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Tufts sees slight dip in international enrollment amid national decline

Last month, The New York Times reported a 19% decline in international student travel to the United States this August compared to last year. At Tufts, the percentage of international students across all degree programs decreased from approximately 15% in fall 2024 to 14% in fall 2025. In particular, the number of Tufts-sponsored F-1 and J-1 student visas dropped by roughly 3.6% from last year.







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TCU Senate discusses TCU Judiciary, club sports, committee updates

At the Tufts Community Union Senate meeting on Sunday, members discussed the TCU Judiciary, clubs sports and ongoing projects. The TCU Judiciary oversees the process for student groups to become recognized by the university. Advocacy Chair of the Judiciary Jia Nicdao spoke to senators about the Judiciary’s role and its importance for recognizing student groups on campus.


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Jonathan Tisch, family donated $1.3 million to anti-Mamdani super PAC in NYC mayoral election

New York City’s recent mayoral race, which ended Tuesday, drew attention across the country — including from the Tisch family, one of Tufts’ biggest donors. Over the past six months, the family contributed over $1.3 million to Fix the City, a super PAC focused on opposing the mayoral candidacy of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who ultimately won the election.




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Students respond to new policy on cannon repainting

Tufts’ recent policy for painting the cannon — the site of a longtime Tufts tradition — has drawn student criticism since its implementation. As of this year, the university now paints the cannon gray every Thursday, along with periodic cleanings. According to Tufts, the shift was made to quell student fears about painting over other groups’ messages, while some students argue that the new regulations limit their free speech on campus.  


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Boston’s ‘No Kings’ protest saw increased student presence for its October event, but Gen Z turnout remained low

Millions of Americans came together in peaceful protest on Oct. 18 against President Donald Trump’s administration’s policies at over 2,600 “No Kings” events across the country. According to Rebecca Winter, the executive director of Mass 50501, there was a greater student presence than at their previous events, but the overall number of student protesters was relatively low. She expressed disappointment at the lack of student engagement, which has been a new trend in American politics.




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Somerville residents weigh in on election issues, key races

The Daily spoke with Somerville residents about their reflections on the School Committee and City Council races ahead of election day. Issues that shaped this campaign season included affordable housing and development, public safety and homelessness, special education and disability programming, street safety and design, among others.


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Medford voters set to vote for City Council, School Committee, new charter amid zoning debate and federal actions

With elections for the Medford City Council and School Committee approaching on Nov. 4, candidates are offering distinct visions for the city’s future. Those endorsed by “Our Revolution Medford” hope to defend and expand their progressive supermajorities on both bodies, while independent candidates are pushing for a more moderate agenda.