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Eliot-Pearson and CMS honor “Sesame Street,” promote educational children’s media

By Mengqi Sun | October 28

"Sesame Street" (1969 - present) saw sunny days this weekend, giving Elmo, Ernie and Bert reason to be proud. The prolific children's show received an Award for Excellence in Children's Media from the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development and the Communication and Media Studies (CMS) program. The award was given for the show's positive educational impact on the lives of children and their families, and celebrated Eliot-Pearson's 50th anniversary as a department.

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New marketplace to open in Davis Square next fall

By Mengqi Sun | October 26

With the opening of Brothers Marketplace in Davis Square next fall, grocery shopping will soon become much easier for Tufts students.

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Flashback Friday: Tufts prepares for Dukakis speech

By Jessica Mow | October 23

Massachusetts Governor Michael S. Dukakis visited Tufts campus on Oct. 11, 1988.  Dukakis, the Democratic presidential nominee at the time, was scheduled to speak about advancements in science and technology, according to an Oct. 11 Daily article. Dukakis predicted that the United States would only ...

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Tufts SSDP hosts speaker highlighting problems in U.S. drug policy

By Sophie Dasinger | October 23

In 1970, the United States government passed a federal law entitled the “Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act.” This piece of legislation marked the beginning of an aggressive, multiple decade-long effort to regulate drug use. Many advocates for changing the drug policy in the United ...

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Nerd Girls encourages women in STEM

By Yennie Jun | October 22

Historically, women have been less involved in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math) than men. Though it may be a problem deeply rooted in society, there has been a recent push to change this imbalance and encourage women to enter and participate in previously male-dominated fields. Dr. ...

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In new research, Professor Orians explores effects of climate change on tea

By Kendall Todd | October 21

Organisms all over the planet,  from walruses to bumblebees to shellfish, have been affected by climate change. Tea, its drinkers and its growers have earned their place on that list according to ongoing research by Professor of Biology Colin Orians.

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The Cheese Club, now officially recognized, is here to stay

By Joann Kong | October 21

Tufts certainly has its share of quirky clubs -- Tufts Free Compliments even received the attention of USA Today in 2012 for its quirkiness -- and it now has another.The Tufts Cheese Club, which meets every other Tuesday in Olin, has been quickly gaining size since it was founded last year by two ...

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With a new name and structure, SURGE hopes to engage more students

By Natalia Kastenberg | October 20

In a move to expand the group and foster more conversation, this year the China-U.S. Symposium has changed its name to the Sino-U.S. Relations Group Engagement (SURGE). According to first-year Winnona DeSombre, a member of the group, the symposium was originally part of the Alliance Linking Leaders ...

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Tufts reacts to Hong Kong protests

By Maya Blackstone | October 17

This September a series of protests erupted in Hong Kong in a movement now known as the Umbrella Revolution. While these protests are not local, they have been present in the conversation at Tufts, from the Tufts Global China Connection's “Discussion of Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution” to conversations among ...

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Flashback Friday: Tufts demolishes Arena Theater in August 1991

By Justin Rheingold | October 16

With the opening of the new Aidekman Arts Center, the old Arena Theater was becoming obsolete. The university spent $20,000 to demolish it on Aug. 5, 1991. The demolition was met with student concern, however, as the new theater was the only designated performing space for a growing number of Tufts ...

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Boston Zine Fest showcases DIY culture, marginalized voices

By Nicole Brooks | October 16

Among the quirks of Boston lies a group of people who make their own, independent publications -- by hand -- and distribute them to a small number of other people. These publications are called zines, and although they are not unique to the area, the Boston Zine Fest Collective (BZF) is looking to increase ...

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Students collectively summit 48 peaks at annual Peak Weekend

By Greta Jochem | October 15

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or three days over the long weekend, Tufts students flocked to the Loj in Woodstock, New Hampshire for Peak Weekend. Sponsored by Tufts Mountain Club (TMC), the annual expedition saw students summit the 48 tallest peaks in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. “So much flannel ...

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Hapa changes name to Association of Multiracial People at Tufts to reflect new goals

By Yuki Zaninovich | October 14

For the Association of Multiracial People at Tufts (AMPT), there is a lot in a name. AMPT, formerly known as Tufts Hapa, aims to create a community for students who identify as persons of mixed heritage. Though the name change may seem subtle to some, it now better reflects the target demographic of ...

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Flashback Friday: ROTC draws protests amid ban, 1987

By Jessica Mow | October 9

In 1969, during protests against the Vietnam War, Tufts voted to ban the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) from campus. They weren't the only ones -- other elite colleges such as Harvard and Columbia did the same. In the midst of this ban, on Sept. 27, 1987, two ROTC helicopters landed in ...

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History on the Hill: Floating Hospital for Children

By Allie Dawson | October 9

Boston has long been known for its top-of-the-line medical care, and the city boasts some of the best hospitals in the nation. Contributing to this culture of advanced medical treatment is the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center. According to Dan Bird, the director of volunteers ...

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New Tufts Chaplaincy series seeks civil dialogue on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

By Sophie Dasinger | October 8

While there are a number of on-campus groups that support different perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there is not always a great deal of successful communication between them. “Restoring Dignity in the Israel-Palestine Conversation,” a new "third-space" conversation series ...

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Redevelopment of 574 Boston Ave. displaces long artisan legacy

By Arin Kerstein | October 7

Less than two years ago, a university building on the outskirts of campus served as an ideal work space for dozens of artisans. Now, the space is one of Tufts' biggest featured redevelopment projects. 574 Boston Ave is being re-purposed into a science and engineering building to meet the demand for new classrooms, teaching labs, research labs and office and study space.

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Student startup offers consulting in social media marketing, sees success

By Lily Hartzell | October 6

As students, we may be social media savvy, but many small businesses are lagging behind. These companies are prime clients for IT'SOCIAL, a social media marketing company founded by junior Jennifer Gewant that has recently taken off. Gewant, who is majoring in economics and minoring in communications ...

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TCU Senate Update

By Stephanie Haven | October 6

In its second meeting of the academic year, the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate allocated funds to several student organizations and approved a resolution supporting a pay model for part-time faculty, which would mimic how full-time lecturers are paid.The resolution, which is specific to part-time ...

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Tufts goes green with MassRIDES Clean Air Challenge

By Ian James | October 5

Stuck between a need for grocery shopping and a limited amount of parking options, students are often in need of transportation methods other than personal cars. In order to encourage more environmentally friendly transportation options, Tufts Office of Sustainability (OOS) last month promoted the ...

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