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The Tide: Mike Espy

By Matt Rice | September 26

Former Congressman Mike Espy is no stranger to the people of Mississippi. The three-term legislator-turned Secretary of Agriculture won four elections in one of the most conservative states in the United States by positioning himself as a Blue Dog Democrat willing to put Mississippi above the sport of politics. And he might just be the first Democratic U.S. Senator from The Magnolia State in almost three decades.

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The Anti-Bostonian: The case against romanticizing Tom's battle with Father Time

By Jeremy Goldstein | September 26

“Tom vs. Time” is reaching an untimely pinnacle for Patriots fans. As in, is it time to worry about Tom ... for good ... like really start sounding the alarm ... and realizing there’s no backup plan. Uh oh.Brady’s arm unremarkably expired on a fourth quarter heave to Phillip Dorsett in the dying ...

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Cheeses of Suburbia: Thnks Fr Th Stcks

By Zachary Hertz and Brady Shea | September 26

Zachary Hertz (ZH): Welcome back! This week’s guest is Robert Hoover, a beleaguered sophomore who, as an athlete, physics major, percussion hero and campus celeb, proves you really can have it all, as long as you don’t sleep! Today’s another pop punk classic: Fall Out Boy's (FOB) “Infinity ...

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Pretty Lawns and Gardens: Is urbanization a positive force?

By Tys Sweeney | September 26

When I ask whether urbanization is a positive force, I am really asking two questions: Is the standard of living higher for people who live in cities? And, is it a positive force for the environment? Urbanization can lead to economic development, and, if done well, can help reduce the effects of climate ...

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The Starving Aesthete: Decorating inside a giant whale

By James Ray | September 25

Given how expensive they are, it’s hard not to see your dorm as a gift horse with a serious case of lockjaw. However, studies (I totally haven’t made up) show that fluorescent lighting is the leading cause of ego death among 18 to 22 year-olds, so it seems appropriate that I should furnish you with ...

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Red Star: A party for everyone

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne | September 25

We need a workers’ party if we are to win any lasting change.With the far right in control of all branches of the U.S. government and the Democratic Party increasingly reliant on the military-industrial complex for its candidates and fundraising, the need for a left-wing party is clearer than ever. ...

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The Weekly Chirp: Loons in love

By Henry Stevens | September 25

I spent this summer up in New Hampshire working as a loon biologist for the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC). Yes, that is a real thing. The LPC has been around for over 40 years now and hires several loon biologists each summer to monitor the entire loon population of N.H. It was such a sweet job; I basically kayaked around in the sun all day.

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Postgame Press: Boo to booing

By David Meyer | September 25

Two weeks ago, the Philadelphia Eagles took the field for the first time since they won their first Super Bowl ever. In the first half, they had 68 yards of offense and 66 penalty yards. The team kneeled to end the half and headed into the locker rooms. That is when the fans started booing.My immediate ...

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Weidner's Words: Player vs. team loyalty

By Sam Weidner | September 24

In an article published on Sept. 19 on Sporting News, the former NFL 1999 Executive of the Year Jeff Diamond ripped into Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell and his decision to not yet sign the franchise tag placed on him by the Steelers. Diamond referred to Bell’s actions as “illogical” ...

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Out on the Town: Boston Freedom Rally

By Evan Zigmond | September 24

The weekend of Sept. 14–16 marked a very special event for cannabis enthusiasts around the country.The annual Boston Freedom Rally, colloquially known as “Hempfest,” took place on Boston Common. Being relatively new to Massachusetts, I wanted to witness weed culture here, so on a warm Friday morning, I boarded the Red Line to Park Street to learn more about local perception of the divisive drug.

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Anita's Angle: Hold capitalism accountable

By Anita Ramaswamy | September 24

Emmanuel Faber is the CEO of a multinational corporation with clients in 130 countries and annual revenues of $28 billion as of last year. He also believes that a “revolution” is near and that we are getting close to the end of capitalism as we know it. Upon first glance, Mr. Faber might seem foolish ...

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Pretty Lawns and Gardens: Why public fossil fuel divestment is a long-term strategy

By Tys Sweeney | September 20

In "Pretty Lawns and Gardens" I will discuss political ecology, or the study of the ever-important relationships between political entities, economic forces and our shared world. Each week, I will be looking at an environmental issue from an economic or political perspective, with the understanding ...

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El Centro: Remembering

By Haruka Noishiki | September 20

I was born and raised in Japan. I say this when meeting someone for the first time. That is true; there is no other country that I would call my own, for and of which I am grateful and proud. It’s also true that American culture raised me too.Most of my peers back home surrounded themselves with ...

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Movie Theater Butter: 'Juno'

By Alexi Reich | September 20

I'm willing to bet one of my allotted 10 daily meal swipes (you read that right, all of Tufts’ first-years are being charged over $3000 in exchange for the oh-so-necessary ability to enter Dewick or Carm up to 10 times a day) that you, the reader, have at least one film that you love inexplicably. ...

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The Coin Toss: NFL Week 3

By Bradley Schussel | September 20

It's back! After a one-year hiatus, The Coin Toss is returning to the Daily. If you haven't read before, here's how this works: I make three bold predictions every week about professional sports. Today we're talking about Week 3 of the NFL season. Let's start off with some Thursday ...

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Takeaways: What are we afraid of?

By Nesi Altaras | September 19

During the Cold War, we were scared. I don’t mean the general fear people feel of terrorism or war, but the most scary, specific fear that we have become complacent about and now simply ignore.I mean mass death from nuclear weapons. A handful of people have the power to end all of human existence. ...

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The Anti-Bostonian: The case for a LOUD introduction

By Jeremy Goldstein | September 19

I don’t hate necessarily hate you. Just accept that we’re different.When rooting for Boston athletics, you quintessentially cheer for the antithesis for my existence: a strong, anti-New York attitude. You root for the exceptional yet down-to-earth common man: Tom Brady with his 5.28 40-yard dash ...

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The Tide: Colin Allred

By Matt Rice | September 19

Colin Allred is one of those exciting candidates.

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Cheeses of Suburbia: Papa John's and "American Idiot"

By Zachary Hertz and Brady Shea | September 19

Zach Hertz (ZH): Coming to you live, it’s the first meeting of the "Cheeses of Suburbia." Because we believe a late-night eatery is only as good as its mozzarella sticks, your illustrious hosts will review mozzarella sticks every week while also reviewing a pop punk album. Our first choice ...

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Postgame Press: Fan(tasy)hood

By David Meyer | September 18

Being a fan means you get to be a part of an amazing community of people with whom you have a bond as soon as you see them at the game or on the street wearing a jersey. I see someone with my team’s hat and immediately feel a sense of kinship. But team allegiances have been changed with the advent ...

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