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Lisztomania: If it ain't Baroque, don't fix it

One of the most interesting things about music is that it is a vein of history that, when followed closely, can tell the story of human progress. Different centuries are characterized by different ideals such as nationalism, sanctity and progressivism, and in the same way these values are represented ...


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Alumnae Series: Jim Kaklamanos

The Alumnae Series aims to create a diverse collection of experiences at Tufts through highlighting notable alumnae.The Daily spoke with Jim Kaklamanos, who is a triple Jumbo, having received his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and doctorate from the School of Engineering in 2008, 2010 and 2012, ...


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Ripple Effect: Introduction

How does gerrymandering hurt Nigerian yam farmers? Why does Danish foreign aid weaken Bangladeshi industry? Why don’t democracies always do what their people want? These are just a few of the questions, big and small, that I’ll explore in this column.I want to delve into contemporary political ...


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Lisztomania: For the love of music

Growing up, I hated music. I had been exposed to the popular music of the early 2000s before anything else, and if you can remember any early Miley Cyrus hits or other millennial-teen music that had permeated down through the public school system and into the ears of the impressionable youth, my original ...










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Tufts students, journalists discuss safety threats, dealing with repression

Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi Arabian journalist who published criticisms of the Saudi Crown Prince's policies, was killed inside a Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2. While the murder of journalists may seem relatively uncommon, many journalists and individuals conducting research, including Tufts students, either face threats that compromise their personal safety in areas affected by violence or have to work in a repressive environment that compromise their freedoms.



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El Centro: Love

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud … Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” This quote comes from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 in the Bible. I appreciate this quote ...



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The Tide: Kyrsten Sinema

A Democrat had not won a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona since 1988 -- only two years after John McCain began his 30-year career in the Senate -- when Dennis Deconcini was reelected to a third and final term. Arizona has long been seen as a solidly red state, with the exception of the 1996 Clinton election, with roots in the western vein of American conservatism focusing on liberty, limited government and the legacy of Barry Goldwater. With its expanding urban centers and rising Hispanic populations, Arizona has been trending bluer in recent years, and many see it as a toss-up state in the 2020 presidential election. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema’s victory last month only confirms the worst fears of Republicans.