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Q&A: President Kumar discusses Steve Tisch, year of federal pressures in end-of-year interview

By Julian Glickman and Josué Pérez | May 17

The Daily sat down with Tufts University President Sunil Kumar to discuss Steve Tisch’s relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, pressures from the federal government, new initiatives rolled out this semester and the progress of new buildings, among other issues.

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Senate year defined by budget constraints ends as seniors reflect on new initiatives

By Shayna Levy | May 17

As the Tufts Community Union Senate’s year comes to a close, the Daily looked back on a year of budget challenges, new initiatives and institutional changes.

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Matthew Sage’s passion for news was revitalized in the Daily

By Josué Pérez | May 17

Matthew Sage joined the Daily by accident. But in his eight semesters writing and leading, he grew to be one of its most impactful figures.

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Department of Education portal reveals foreign funding of Tufts, other American universities

By Theo Weller | May 16

The U.S. Department of Education released a new portal on Feb. 11 displaying data on foreign funding of American universities, including Tufts. The data, which includes disclosures of foreign contributions of $250,000 or more, reveals that Tufts receives more foreign funding from Saudi Arabia-based funders than from any other country by a wide margin. 

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Boston Avenue residence hall construction progresses despite winter setbacks

By June Myint | May 16

Construction of Tufts’ new residence hall on Boston Avenue is steadily progressing, with project leaders estimating completion by July 2027. Led by developer group Capstone Development Partners and general contractor Erland Construction, the hall aims to ease housing pressures and reshape campus-community boundaries.

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Former executive news editor Estelle Anderson discusses high-stakes stories, lessons learned at the Daily

By Carlos Del Cañal Fernández | May 16

For graduating senior Estelle Anderson, journalism has played a significant role in her education. In high school, she was the editor in chief of her school newspaper, so upon matriculating to Tufts, she knew she wanted to join the Daily.

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Analysis: Tufts involved in multiple legal challenges this year, with mixed results

By Amelia Sammons | May 15

Tufts University has been involved in a series of lawsuits this year, ranging from a dispute over cuts to National Institutes of Health funding to allegations from the U.S. Department of Education of “election influence,” to a lawsuit brought on by tenured faculty of the Tufts University School of Medicine.

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Local

Q&A: Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson discusses his first 100 days in office

By Anika Parr and Alexandra Tse | May 15

The Daily spoke with Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson on April 22 about new initiatives, his open office and challenges that come with being mayor.

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Julieta Grané, former editor in chief and executive opinion editor, leaves the Daily

By Sadie Roraback-Meagher | May 15

Leading the Daily through turbulent political events and profound personal challenges, former Editor In chief Julieta Grané departs with the lifelong friendships and memories she’s made.

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Exploring all things art with graphics executive Israel Hernandez

By Amiyah Anderson | May 15

Israel Hernandez, the Daily’s executive graphics editor, has devoted much of his yearlong tenure to promoting his section, using his passion for art and appreciation for the Daily to spread the message from the Medford/Somerville campus to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University.

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Analysis: As SMFA PoPs enter first contract, several Tufts unions allege further issues with administration

By Eli Brigham | May 14

Several developments in labor relations have occurred at Tufts over the past semester, including the ratification of a first-ever contract for professors of the practice at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, while other Tufts-affiliated unions raised grievances and began bargaining for new contracts.

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Ken Frazier selected as Tufts commencement speaker

By Carly Hope | May 14

Former pharmaceutical executive Kenneth Frazier is set to deliver the 2026 commencement address on May 17. A former lawyer turned executive, Frazier has used his time and influence to advocate for health justice and give back to his community. At the ceremony, Frazier hopes to share his experiences, inspire a sense of optimism in his audience and remind them of the importance of perseverance and contributing to society at large. 

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Former Business Director Max Shoustal looks back fondly on the Daily

By Eli Brigham | May 14

Maxwell Shoustal began his time at the Daily as a first-year with a bang: a controversial article for the Opinion section which asserted that Tufts students who wanted to participate in the CIA recruitment process should be allowed to.

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Sam Pokorny reflects on her time as executive photo editor, social chair

By Jessica Michael | May 14

Graduating senior Sam Pokorny followed her interest in journalism and passion for photography by taking on the role of the Daily’s executive photo editor and later as social committee chair.

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Suspect in Cambridge shooting on Monday participated in Tufts’ MyTERN program

By Amelia Sammons | May 13

Tyler Brown, the suspect in custody for a Monday shootout in Cambridge, was part of the Tufts University Prison Initiative’s education and reentry program until February, according to social media posts and a statement from the university.

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Cover to Cover: Class of 2026’s four years at Tufts, reviewed

By Dylan Fee | May 13

Students returned to campus in the fall 2022 semester without COVID-19 as a major concern for most community members. Mask mandates were nixed, and testing requirements abandoned as students were able to gather without the looming possibility of a school-mandated, multiday isolation.

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Brendan French, 2026-27 TCU President, discusses upcoming term

By Shayna Levy | May 13

Incoming 2026-27 Tufts Community Union President Brendan French, a rising senior, sat down with the Daily to talk about his priorities for his term, what motivated him to run for president and what he is most looking forward to. 

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Behind the lens: How Chloe Nacson-Schechter transformed her Tufts experience

By Nandeesh Jain | May 13

When graduating senior Chloe Nacson-Schechter arrived at Tufts, she came in with a game plan: She wanted to join the Daily.

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Jaylin Cho on building the Daily’s visual identity

By Ananya Shah | May 13

Most people who pick up a copy of the Daily don’t read every single word. However, they definitely see every visual. Jaylin Cho has spent three years thinking about the graphics that everyone sees. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she is graduating this May as an international relations major with a minor in Japanese, and she is leaving the Daily’s Graphics and Production sections fundamentally changed from when she found them.

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Brendan French elected TCU president, internal election results announced in final meeting

By Shayna Levy | April 28

Brendan French, the outgoing Tufts Community Union Senate Treasurer and a current junior, was elected Senate president for the 2026–27 academic year. French defeated junior Defne Olgun, the Senate’s historian, and Michael Glueck, a class of 2027 senator.

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