During a time that many would describe as unprecedented and uncertain, perhaps the most important question for us to consider is: Where do we go from here? With its spring conference “Blueprints for the Future,” the student organization TEDxTufts hoped to help audiences make sense of the next steps while learning something new.
We live in a world where conversations about politics, social issues and cultural debates seem unavoidable, and divisions on these topics seem ever-growing. Opinions travel quickly while disagreements travel even faster, and silence can sometimes feel like a statement in itself. So naturally, I wondered what people here thought about it. This week’s question was: Should you always speak up about what you believe, or is it OK to stay silent to maintain peace?
Welcome back, fellow soup enthusiasts — we missed you. What a whirlwind of emotions this week has been! From a balmy 50-degree Saturday to unexpected snow on Tuesday, it is amazing how quickly things can change. But whatever the temperature, one thing stays constant: the comfort produced by a good bowl of soup.
Sonder: the feeling one gets upon realizing that every other individual has a life as full and real as one’s own, in which they are the central character and others have secondary or insignificant roles.
We’re back, and this time with a bookstore that is only a stone’s throw away from campus. Sharing a name with its neighborhood, our store for this week is Porter Square Books. No matter if you walk, bike, bus or MBTA, the store is less than 30 minutes away.
As a New Yorker, I was raised to believe that our city does everything better. We walk faster (seriously, move over if you’re walking slowly, I’m begging you), talk louder and eat like it’s a competitive sport. There’s food from every corner of the world within a 10-block radius, and somehow, it’s all good. There are corner delis that are still open at midnight and cheap, delicious pizza by the slice that tastes better than it should. From family-run spots to high-end Michelin-starred restaurants, we have it all.
In honor of midterms season, when Tisch Library is at its fullest and everyone suddenly becomes best friends with their Google Calendar, I wanted to ask about something related to our drive throughout all of this: our futures. Given that Tufts is a very academically rigorous institution, we’re all working hard to pass our classes. But why is there so much pressure? So this week’s question is: If productivity had no impact on your future, would you still try as hard as you do now?
While Tufts does not offer a journalism major or minor, some Daily staff members still plan to use their degrees to pursue careers in media after graduation. But recently, many prospective jobs for these students have been taken off the table.
At the heart of journalism are stakes. At the Daily, this often takes the form of stakes for the school, the writer, the subject matter and members of the greater Tufts community. During some of the most tense moments at Tufts and in the world around us, the Daily holds itself to the highest standards of reporting. It prioritizes objectivity and a commitment to providing information for the university community, even when its subject matter may be highly sensitive or controversial. Yet, in the past year in particular, writers have been faced with tackling difficult topics as current events have begun to hit closer to home.
What most readers of The Tufts Daily see is only a polished, thoroughly reviewed and fact-checked finished product: the new Daily article in your email, the printed copy in the Tsungming Tu Complex newsstand or a reel on your Instagram feed. What many fail to see is the person (and people) ensuring that everything — from the editorial department to the business sector to the production and distribution of all content — is running smoothly behind the scenes.
Dear Reader,The other night, I landed in Boston from Milan, flying head first into two midterms I had not studied for, a completely booked Google Calendar of postponed meetings and a literal blizzard.But I had just witnessed my friend, Alysa Liu, compete and win the Olympic gold medal in figure skating, and my issues here at Tufts suddenly seemed less significant.
Our recent internet era has been plagued by a barrage of quiet luxury, sleek tradwife aesthetics, clean girls, sad beige babies, tech oligarchs, Sydney Sweeney’s good jeans and more. Pantone brought a fascinating addition to this landscape with its Color of the Year selection for 2026, Cloud Dancer — an off-white, beige-ish color that feels as fitting as it is incendiary.
Welcome back to “Serve & Survey.” This week’s question came from a movie night watching Disney’s “Inside Out 2.” In the movie, a group of animated emotions fight for control, but, in the end, they learn that they are all needed to make Riley who she is. That made me wonder: What would happen if we didn’t let all of them stay?
“The cure is where the disease is not, and the disease is where the cure is not.” This is one of the standout lines in highly acclaimed author and internet personality John Green’s 2025 nonfiction book “Everything is Tuberculosis.” The book, which explores the history and social impact of the world’s deadliest infectious disease, was the 2025 selection for the Tufts University School of Medicine and Tisch College’s MD Common Book Program. This program, for all first-year medical students, aims to connect incoming classes and facilitate discussion through a shared academic experience in the form of a book.
Ever wondered what it would be like if a group of 16-year-olds were tasked with solving some of the world’s largest problems? Well, you’re in luck, because Tufts Model United Nations is hosting its 10th annual conference for high school students across the country from Feb. 27 to March 1.
Welcome to the first installment of the Daily’s finest soup column. Whether you are a soup novice or enthusiast, we’re thrilled you’re here. Our passion for soup started when we realized something important: Soup builds community. It warms and nurtures, bringing people together regardless of season and texture.
The Tufts literary community gathered in Alumnae Lounge on Feb. 6 to weather the cold with the Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies’ annual symposium. This year’s theme, ‘Transformation Now!’, framed a morning of scholarship where speakers took turns sharing their theses, papers and research revolving around the topic of transformation.
As midterms approach, many Tufts students are scrambling to memorize terms for a biology test or agonizing over lengthy papers. What many students may not consider is that Tufts professors are also approaching one of the busiest periods of the semester. With over 9,700 faculty publications from 2022–24, one may wonder how these professors can work around the clock to not only grade assignments, ensure course quality and hold office hours, but also reserve time for their role within their chosen field. In other words: How do professors balance creative and research work alongside their teaching duties?
When touring Tufts, prospective students often hear that the university is home to over 300 student organizations and that students are welcome to create their own if they do not see their interests represented. Last semester, several student groups did exactly that. From circus performance to origami to biotechnology, a new wave of student organizations is making its official debut this semester.
In the bleak midwinter, it can be tricky to maintain one’s sanity and whimsy. As temperatures stay near freezing and snow still coats much of campus, staying indoors feels compulsory rather than cozy. Yet, settling down with a good book is my way of turning a night stuck inside into a lovely evening.
