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Editorial

Politicians not only ones campaigning for future

November 4

President Bacow expressed his desire for the $1.2 billion Capital Campaign. titled "Beyond Boundaries" to allow Tufts to "more profoundly influence the world." When paired with the great strides the university has made in centering Tufts' focus on creating new leaders for an international world, we couldn't be more pleased with the plans for the money. We're excited about the ambition of the plan and the priorities for the money, and we hope that concerns about left-out needs will be addressed.

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Too many PDs spoil the soup

November 2

Several months ago, Junior David Naden threw a party at his off-campus residence. A neighbor called Somerville Police to file a noise complaint (as neighbors are wont to do). Somerville Police officers soon arrived and informed Naden of the complaint.

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"I ain't no Senator's son"

November 1

Leave it to John Kerry to waste an opportunity.

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SIS change good for Ex-College

October 30

For many students, the Ex-College has been one of several unique resources offered by the University left untapped.

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Pub-tastic?

October 29

While the proposed pub in Hotung Caf?© is not a done deal yet, the idea is gathering momentum and enthusiasm. As Tufts students, we are excited to see there is energy and commitment on all sides to improving campus life. If this passion continues, the pub could be a tremendous positive for the Tufts social scene.

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Editorial

Could this be you?

October 26

Meet Nathan Elrod: He's 20. How about Clifford Collinsworth? He's 20. We also present to you Nathaniel Aguirre: He's 21. You're probably jealous of him; he can go out to bars now. Or, rather, he could.

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Enough is enough with webmail

October 23

When Tufts University webmail -- known to techies as Trumpeter - goes down, members of the Tufts community are prone to panic.

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Tragedy highlights need for campus safety

October 16

The death of University of Vermont (UVM) senior Michelle Gardner-Quinn is an important reminder of the potential dangers to which students across the country are unfortunately never invincible.

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Don't blame Bacow

October 12

Over the last 10 years, to hear the students tell it, there has been a steady decline in the viability of the Greek system at this university. One by one, fraternities and sororities have fallen prey to the destructive predilection of an administration that hovers over them like a pack of rapacious vultures.

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Editorial

A level housing field

October 10

For those who have set foot into the comparatively palatial Sophia Gordon Hall, the revelation that the Office of Residential Life and Learning (ORLL) strives for equality among its various dormitories may initially be a confounding one.

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Vote on party record, not page fiasco

October 3

As details continue to emerge regarding former Rep. Mark Foley's alleged penchant for underage male Congressional pages, Republicans are increasingly worried about bad press for the party as a whole,-particularly with crucial midterm elections right around the corner.

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Let it stop with you

September 26

"Did you hear what BLEEP did last weekend with that guy? I mean, it was in the basement of a frat house."

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Balancing the alcohol equation?

September 16

The costs of alcohol and its abuse are, no doubt, tremendous. Innumerable studies, and Tufts' alcohol survey, paint a pretty bleak picture.

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Too soon for Tufts to scrap Early Decision

September 13

Harvard University, the great bastion of higher learning and constant source of residual bitterness among Tufts students, has one-upped us once again.

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An Open Mind for an Open Race

September 11

The Daily reported at the end of last year that Tufts students are mobilizing in full force for the upcoming gubernatorial primary and general elections in Massachusetts.

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'Path to 9/11' leads straight to debacle

September 10

A whirlwind of political polarization has struck the U.S. since the Twin Towers fell five years ago today, ushering in a new idea of impassioned public debate on issues from terrorism to wiretapping.

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Editorial

Europe moves into the immigration lane

September 6

In less than 100 years, the flow of people coming in and out of Europe has been reversed. After years of being a net exporter, Europe has turned into the world's most diverse recipient of people. Today, Europeans collectively enjoy an unprecedented state of welfare, opportunity, and stability. These advantageous conditions have inevitably drawn many newcomers to countries such as Spain, France, Italy, England, and Germany. The boosters of immigration proclaim that non-European immigrants are making a significant contribution to the greatness of Europe. However, last year's London bombings and recent riots in Paris suggest that Europe is facing a crisis of integration, particularly Muslim integration.

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Bleak start for the Greeks

September 3

With the recent suspension of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi), the Judiciary of the Committee on Fraternities and Sororities has set a strict precedent for the start of the 2006-2007 academic year.

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Welcome to the jungle; we take it day by day

August 28

Good morning, Jumbos! It's a beautiful day in Medford: The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the Malden is like a mirror. (In a few short weeks, of course, this will be because the river will have frozen over.)

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Editorial

A new approach to academic integrity?

April 30

For years, Tufts' policy on plagiarism has consisted of little more than "eyes on your own paper" and "cite references properly."

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