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Tufts students, journalists discuss safety threats, dealing with repression

By Mitch Lee | December 10

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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Architectural studies majors form new student club for building skills, community

By Sarah Crawford | December 6

Juniors Elizabeth Cornfeld and Jane Nasta, both architectural studies majors, founded the Tufts Architecture Society this fall. Prior to its creation, there was no group on campus specifically for students interested in architecture, according to Cornfeld.“We noticed when we came to Tufts that there ...

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El Centro: Love

By Haruka Noishiki | December 6

“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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Campus tour guides express concern that lack of compensation limits financial diversity

By Ellie Murphy | December 5

For many prospective college students, a positive campus tour experience is the deciding factor for whether they ultimately choose to apply. This holds true at Tufts, where many students cite their tour as the reason for their application. For first-year Sarah Unterberger, her tour was a significant factor ...

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The Tide: Kyrsten Sinema

By Matt Rice | December 5

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.

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Students, faculty support proposed Native American and Indigenous Studies minor

By Amelia Becker | December 4

A student-led petition aims to create a new Native American and Indigenous Studies minor program in the Consortium of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora (RCD).The program's viability is likely greater due to the RCD's recent obtainment of departmental status and has support among ...

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Active Minds at Tufts considers training professors to support students' mental health

By Quinn Tucker | December 3

Content warning: This article discusses mental health.Active Minds at Tufts, the university's chapter of Active Minds — an advocacy organization dedicated to prioritizing students' mental health with representatives at over 450 colleges and high schools — is drawing support from a ...

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SMFA students discuss artists' share of proceeds at annual Art Sale

By Anton Shenk | December 3

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts hosted its annual Art Sale this November. The sale featured over 600 works from current SMFA students, alumni, faculty, staff and other affiliated artists, according to the director of the sale, Monica Manoski.Manoski, who also serves as the development ...

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Human: Opinions

By Quinn Pham | December 3

We are nearing the end of the semester, and I am sitting here, writing my last piece. I think it’s appropriate now to talk a bit about how we got here.

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Romance studies department responds to criticism of new French, Spanish minors

By Daniel Meakem | November 29

Tufts' Department of Romance Studies recently announced the creation of new French and Spanish minors. This decision, which had been called for by the student body for many years, has led to significant praise and celebration by students who have the opportunity to pursue these minors, while also ...

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El Centro: Political exclusivity

By Haruka Noishiki | November 29

I was recently chatting with a friend about the issue of political exclusivity at Tufts. He expressed his frustration with the lack of range in political debates and discussions surrounding identity at Tufts. Interestingly enough, he echoed similar sentiments that I’ve heard shared by people of color, ...

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Students, administrators respond to Trump administration's proposed definition of gender

By Mark Choi | November 28

The Trump administration is reportedly looking to introduce a narrow definition of gender "as a biological, immutable condition" determined at birth, according to an Oct. 21 New York Times article. The Times explained that the new definition can eradicate federal recognition of an estimated ...

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The Tide: Jahana Hayes

By Matt Rice | November 28

Every year, the White House hosts the country’s greatest public school teachers, with at least one coming from every state. In 2016, during the last year of his presidency, Barack Obama stood next to former United States Secretary of Education John King Jr. and awarded the nation’s highest teaching ...

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The Weekly Chirp: Crazy extinct birds

By Henry Stevens | November 27

There’s no doubt that the avian biodiversity that exists today is absolutely breathtaking. From the sword-billed hummingbird in the Andes to harpy eagles in the Amazon and colonies of emperor penguins in Antarctica, the list of amazing birds truly never ends. If you think you’ve seen it all, check ...

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Human: Strengths, shortcomings of theory of mind

By Quinn Pham | November 26

As they talk, I wonder if they are just unable to recognize the signs of someone not engaged in the conversation or if they can tell but choose not to care. I tell myself that I’ll be attentive to other people’s nonverbal signals whenever I’m in a conversation with someone so that they’ll never have to feel uncomfortable. 

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Students interested in data science find community on campus with new major, club

By Jacob Fried | November 19

This fall, 250 first-years began the next step in their educational careers here at the Tufts School of Engineering, according to the Office of Institutional Research. The Class of 2022 is unique as it is the first cohort of Tufts engineers who have the new major in data science available to them from ...

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Human: Motivation

By Quinn Pham | November 19

Call me idealistic, but, for me, passion is the primary motivator when I’m considering my future career.It started when I received a LinkedIn notification — yes, LinkedIn. One of my acquaintances had shared a post about how you should not pursue your career based on your passions but instead based ...

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Fletcher students organize conference to discuss gender in international affairs

By Claire Fraise | November 15

After Dipali Anumol and Kristen Mosher met in Gender Theory & Praxis, a wide-ranging gender studies course at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, they applied to be the lead coordinators of the fourth annual Conference on Gender and International Affairs. Referencing their prior experience working together, including as volunteers for last year's conference, the duo believes that their complimentary skill sets create a strong team dynamic and thus a successful conference.

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Human: Self-assessment

By Quinn Pham | November 15

I’ve arrived at the time of year where I’m caught in the endless grind between midterms and finals and a new sort of grind: looking for internships and jobs. To make this more difficult, what I am studying at Tufts does not have a straightforward, obvious path to employment.

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Waste Less Dinner promotes sustainable eating on campus

By Grace Yuh | November 14

Sustainable eating at Tufts has increasingly been a combined effort between the administration and the student body. One result of these efforts has been Waste Less Dinners. Hosted by Tufts Dining, Tufts Eco-Reps and the Tufts Food Rescue Collaborative, Waste Less Dinners have been a part of the larger campaign for sustainability at Tufts. According to Tufts Dining's Julie Lampie, nutrition and marketing specialist, and Lyza Bayard, communications specialist, although the structure and format of Waste Less Dinners has changed over the years, the end goal has remained the same. 

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