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T Time: A trip to Wonderland

By Jeremy Bramson | April 17

​This past weekend I took a trip to one of the MBTA’s most uniquely named stations — Wonderland. Despite its faults, I give the T credit for giving its stations better names than “blah blah street” or “so and so avenue.” Some of my personal favorites include Alewife, Haymarket, Brandon Hall and Beachmont. For those interested in traveling to Wonderland, take the Green Line from Medford/Tufts to Government Center and then transfer to an outbound Blue Line train and take it all the way to the end of the line. The trip was about 45 minutes each way which is a bit long, but worth it in my opinion.

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A Jumbo’s Journey: Staring at the blank page before us (Year 1 reflection)

By Ben Rachel | April 17

Wow. Look at us. The academic year is almost over. That’s a crazy statement to think about. It’s almost over; those 7 a.m. lawnmowers, the slow walkers and the hospital lights are going to be nonexistent for the next four months. Especially as a freshman, this is a tremendous moment. And, as a mature, rising sophomore (I can say that now), I will spend my last column publication dissecting it.

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GC in DC: Tales from the Swamp: Prime-time entertainment in the heart of the city

By Guillem Colom | April 12

Summer is fast approaching, and Washington, D.C. is ramping up for performances in the arts! One of the most surprising facts I’ve learned about the city is the large extent to which it serves as a critical cultural hub for entertainment. Internationally recognized artists, hailing from different genres like hip-hop, shoegaze and hyperpop, perform in D.C. on most weekends, energizing the city with the thousands of people attending these events.

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Dreamworks: The playwright

By Halia Frishman | April 12

Please put your phones on silent, keep talking to a minimum and enjoy the show… Today we will be talking with acclaimed playwright Joshua Harmon, the creator of the new Broadway show “A Prayer for the French Republic.”

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Ruminations from Rabat: On ‘Morocco time’

By Chasya Cohen | April 12

When first I arrived in Rabat I was warned about “Morocco time,” which is used to describe the common Moroccan habit of always being late or doing things last minute. Many cultures have similar reputations of tardiness as a result of their collective easygoing attitude. Morocco, however, is different; behind “Morocco time” is a very specific culture of care and intentionality.  

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A concert 43 years in the making: What goes into pulling off Spring Fling?

By Audrey Peel | April 11

Spring Fling, Tufts’ annual outdoor concert, will take place on Sat., April 20 this year. The prefinals celebration was first created in 1980 thanks to a surplus in the Tufts Community Union Senate budget that year. In its inaugural year, Spring Fling included a picnic, a concert, a 10k race and seminars. Since then, the annual event has evolved into a staple of campus life.

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Cutting through the red tape of accessibility at Tufts, Part 2

By Dylan Fee | April 11

When people hear the word “accessibility,” they often associate it with ramps, elevators and parking spots. While these are helpful aids to people with physical disabilities, the often overlooked issue, especially on a college campus, comes in the form of academic accessibility. One would think that Tufts as an institution of higher education would make academic accessibility a top priority within its classrooms. However, that is not always the case.

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Tufts’ institutional approach to DEIJ on campus

By Oliver Rabinov | April 11

In the wake of recent Supreme Court rulings impacting affirmative action, Tufts University finds itself at a pivotal juncture. As legal constraints reshape admissions procedures, the necessity to foster diversity and inclusion on campus is incredibly pressing. A previous article covered the repercussions of these court rulings, spotlighting Tufts’ commitment to a holistic admissions approach. This article will discuss Tufts’ mission as an institution to foster diversity and inclusion across campus for matriculated students.

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Cover My Treks: God’s humble abode

By Alice Fang | April 10

The legacy of mankind is distilled into the grand architectural wonders constructed by the many nameless, through the passing of seasons and dynasties. In the grand course of history, religion seems to be the resilient constant that triumphs over the transience of human regimes. My lack of religious affiliation doesn’t keep me from marveling at the grandiosity of the architecture, unfazed by the unstoppable currents of time.

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Dorms, Dishes and Delicacies: Richardson House

By Katie Hankinson | April 8

You know that feeling when you’re expecting something to be great, but then it’s just okay? “Pitch Perfect 3,” iced coffee from Dunkin’ and waking up early to ‘feel productive’ are a few let downs that come to mind. Unfortunately, last night as I cooked up some pesto pasta, I determined that the kitchen in Richardson House must be added to this disappointing list.

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The Derby Entrepreneurship Center: Bringing innovation to Tufts

By Max Druckman | April 5

Entrepreneurship. For many, the word prompts an ominous connotation. An image comes to mind of tense individuals traversing a seemingly endless pathway to the “Shark Tank,” flanked on both sides by creatures of the deep blue sea. The entrepreneurs are then placed in front of five vicious, ready-to-bite veterans of the business world who then judge their company down to its barest bones.

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CIRCLE and students share their thoughts on voting and the upcoming 2024 election cycle

By Arielle Flaherty | April 5

You can feel it in the air: a national election is approaching. The political rhetoric is intensifying, campaign ads are beginning and the primary season is in full swing. But how does a national election translate to the Tufts campus? The campus ecosystem surrounding elections is broad, featuring everything from individual student perspectives to student run political clubs to political research organizations. 

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Weekly Wellness: On being the ‘almond friend’

By Katie Pflieger | April 5

In recent conversations with some of my close friends, it has come to my attention that I have been dubbed the “almond friend.” A play on the popularized caricature of the “almond mom” on social media, the almond friend shares a similar obsession with health and fitness to these moms, who often project their extreme health habits onto their children.

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Meet the new meat: Tufts offers world’s first minor in cellular agriculture

By Summer Maxwell | April 3

Senior Adham Ali has always loved food. “I grew up in an immigrant household, and it was always really hard to connect with my culture in general, especially growing up in the US,” Ali said. “But I was always really drawn to food because food really let me connect with my family, connect with my grandparents. It really transcended the whole language barrier.”

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A Jumbo’s Journey: The penultimate mile

By Ben Rachel | April 3

“Life is getting pretty real,” one of my friends said as I was attempting to peacefully eat my Hodge bowl in the hallway. When we sensually locked eyes, his pupils were filled with anxiety, nerves and worries. It wasn’t until later that night when I was staring at the ceiling of my dark, lonely single when I realized that life is, actually, getting real.

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Dorms, Dishes and Delicacies: Home!

By Katie Hankinson | April 2

This past weekend, I made the long and grueling journey all the way back to the Motherland. In other words, I comfortably slept on the Amtrak for 2 ½ to go home for the weekend. Even though I already had a special spring break edition for last week’s kitchen write-up, I knew I had to seize the opportunity to cook in my very own home kitchen as a nod to my culinary roots.

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T Time: Spring in Central Square

By Jeremy Bramson | April 2

This past Sunday, I woke up early, hopped on the T, and spent my morning strolling around Central Square and the surrounding neighborhoods. For those interested in visiting, you can take the Red Line from Davis Square and reach your destination within 20 minutes.

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Everything you need to know about how Tufts helps with prison reentry — and how you can help too

By Jake Ren | March 29

In movies, the process of someone being incarcerated often gets more attention than how they return to society. The entry to prison is often portrayed as a rugged odyssey, while the reentry to society is simply reduced to someone walking out the prison gates, to a car with a friend waiting. So what does reentry actually look like? And how has Tufts assisted with that process?Since 1994, federal Pell Grants (government funding that helps students pay for college) have been barred for incarcerated college students. This year, however, they are being reinstated for approved programs like the Tufts University Prison Initiative (TUPIT), which offers higher education in prison and will now be able to access this financial support.

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Ruminations from Rabat: The month of caring and sharing

By Chasya Cohen | March 29

Last Monday night Moroccan officials caught the first glimpse of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Ramadan: the holy month of Islam in which Muslims abstain from eating and drinking until sunset. The beginning of Ramadan coincided with my spring break, meaning I was not able to experience the first few days of Ramadan in Morocco. But between watching the city frantically prepare for the holiday and returning to a new environment, completely immersed in the Ramadan spirit, I can now say that I’ve experienced the unique ethos of Ramadan in Morocco.

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The career, times and legacy of Dean Glaser

By Abby Stern | March 28

The role of a dean at a prestigious university is perhaps surprisingly akin to the role of a politician. “Being a dean is a very political job. … Politics is who gets what, when, where and how. And deans are responsible for allocating the ‘whats’ to the various ‘whos,’ whether they’re faculty or students or alumni or staff,” Dean James Glaser, the current dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, said. 

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