Last week, headlines about the presidential race took a sharp turn away from policy and merit and toward the supposedly fluctuant health of the Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton. Unable to escape controversy, Clinton found herself under intense scrutiny after almost fainting at a Sept. ...
There is no doubt that the majority of American people feel some degree of patriotism. The United States is known abroad for its national pride, its reverence of the Constitution and its supreme respect and admiration for its military and veterans. Furthermore, the United States is known for upholding, ...
A very visible number of Tufts students are already revving up to vote in the general election this November. And while Clinton, Trump and Johnson are discussed furiously, the local issues that affect our community are often brushed aside. Case in point: Petition 15-31, or “An Act to Allow Fair Access ...
'Point-Counterpoint' juxtaposes two opposing perspectives on polarizing issues and debates. In response to a recent letter published by the University of Chicago announcing its opposition to the use of “trigger warnings,” the following responses, written by the Daily's opinion section, ...
Boston is a distinctive city, known by many for its seafood, sports and students. As high rent costs and the tech boom force students to rethink the locations of their future home cities, the Boston area must consider how to retain the young talent for which it has long been recognized. Although Boston prides ...
This past Thursday, Georgetown University made headlines for its decision to “atone” for its past involvement in the slave trade. The university’s president stated that the selling of slaves in 1838 had saved Georgetown from financial crisis. As part of a process to recognize and reconcile with ...
After spending four years of high school trying to define yourself, it’s easy to fall prey to the idea that you’ve already figured out what you’re good at and what isn’t quite your cup of tea. What you may not realize, though, is that you’ve probably never had as many opportunities readily ...
Tufts issued a triumphant news release in April titled, “Tufts Gets More Selective — Again,” priding itself on the fact that this year’s acceptance rate is at an all-time low of 14 percent. The article explains the reasons behind the drop, citing a six percent increase in undergraduate ...
As this year comes to a close, Tufts students and their families are starting to worry about paying next year’s tuition, which, as the decade-long pattern would predict, has been raised yet again by nearly $2,000, reaffirming Tufts’ position among the top most expensive schools in the country. And ...
Tufts and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the Department of Education have been at loggerheads over the last few years. Passed in 1972, Title IX is a federal statute that mandates gender equity in educational programs receiving federal funding. Many people view Title IX as a federal statute solely ...
Curt Schilling, an analyst for ESPN and former professional baseball star for the Boston Red Sox, was fired from the sports network last week due to a picture he shared from his Facebook account. The inflammatory social media post was critical of those who support transgender bathroom policies, and ...
This February, the Academic and Community Engagement (ACE) Fellow Program announced plans to expand from eight to ten students after receiving a pool of applicants twice the size of last year's. As the program has grown, it has also begun shifting its focus to the academic year that is rapidly ...
In the age of Common Core, standardized testing has taken on a renewed sense of urgency. Success on the tests increasingly determines the rest of one's path through education and opportunity. Even earlier on than the dreaded SAT, students who are deemed faster learners are separated into separate ...
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew (the man who signs all of your dollar bills) announced last week that Harriet Tubman will be placed on the front of the new $20 bill. While initial news had it that President Andrew Jackson would be removed completely, it turns out that Tubman will share the bill with him. ...
The state of Massachusetts is currently facing a watershed moment regarding its position on the status of transgender individuals. While the 2012 Transgender Equal Rights Act prohibits discrimination against transgender people in their access to public education and jobs, loopholes in the law have ...
Several single-gender final clubs at Harvard University refused to become co-ed and comply to gender-neutral membership policies last Friday, April 15. The six all-male social clubs, or “final clubs,” at Harvard are well-known as exclusive and secretive. From the Phoenix Club’s appearance in ...
According to the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate constitution, a newly formed body is required to meet within three academic days of electing a new Senate. Following Tuesday's elections, Senate will gather soon to nominate candidates for TCU President. Whether the next president runs unopposed ...
A month ago, the Daily reported that Tufts University Dining Services would be changing its nutrient information cards to include sugar content. For many students, this additional information will be irrelevant to their dietary choices. However, this change reflects new national dietary guidelines and ...
Thinkpieces and magazine articles alike talk about private college as a pressure-cooker, full of controversy and in need of massive reform by policymakers. Whether improving access, helping with student debt, evaluating Greek life or hook-up culture, media and policy narratives underline private four-year ...
In recent months, the media narratives surrounding the burgeoning opioid drug epidemic have become a national conversation. With doctors prescribing more opioids than ever, the abuse of such drugs has skyrocketed, taking lives and wrecking communities. Research shows that in 2014 alone, 28,647 people ...
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