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Elizabeth Warren supporters hold voter registration drives on campus

By Shana Friedman | February 6

Tufts Students for Elizabeth Warren, an unofficial student group organized to help elect Massachusetts Democratic Senate candidate and Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren, will today run voter registration drives as part of a statewide College Day of Action sponsored by the Warren campaign in an effort to register students to vote for her next fall.

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Tufts has large shoes to fill as search for new University Chaplain begins

February 6

Following on the heels of former University Chaplain David O'Leary's abrupt retirement last semester, the university is beginning a search for his replacement. But finding another University Chaplain who can live up to the reputation O'Leary built for himself may be difficult.

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MBTA bans alcohol advertisements on transit systems

February 6

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) last month announced that starting July 1, alcohol advertisements will be prohibited from appearing on all of its property, including in subway cars, trains and buses.

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Public meeting tomorrow about MBTA changes

February 6

In response to the service cuts and fare increases recently proposed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Somerville and Medford residents will be able to give their input at two public meetings scheduled for this month.

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Sororities enjoy record recruitment

February 6

There were a record 185 participants in last month's sorority recruitment, reflecting a growing interest in Greek life over the past several years at Tufts. That figure is up from 172 in 2011 and 166 in 2010, according to Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Su McGlone.

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Ben Schwalb | Das Coding

February 6

As we do more and more on our smartphones, issues of privacy become more and more important. Yet the laws surrounding these issues are not up with the times. We have clearly defined decades−old laws establishing what phone companies are and are not allowed to keep track of when we call someone. But similar rules do not exist to protect our location, where we go on the Internet, etc.

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Qualters named CELT director

February 5

Donna Qualters on Jan. 3 was appointed the new director for the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT). The center, which was founded by Former Dean of Arts and Sciences Robert Sternberg in 2006 and is part of the Office of the Provost, works with and supports university faculty in pioneering new and innovative teaching methods through initiatives such as the Academic Leadership Development Program and the Faculty Fellows Seminar, which helps faculty hone their skills as teachers.

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Compared with last year, Winter Bash a 'well-oiled machine'

February 5

Thanks to some major logistical changes, this year's Winter Bash ran much more smoothly than in recent years.

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Burton receives Eliot-Pearson award for 'Reading Rainbow'

February 5

Actor and entertainer LeVar Burton took to the stage to a standing ovation while being honored at Friday's 6th annual Eliot-Pearson Awards for Excellence in Children's Media in Distler Performance Hall. Burton earned the award for his work as host and executive producer of the PBS television series "Reading Rainbow".

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Tufts students to study in Cuba this summer

February 5

Thirteen Tufts students will have the opportunity to study abroad in Cuba this summer through Norfolk State University's (NSU) six-week program.

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Bishop of Massachusetts discusses forgiveness, courage

February 1

The Rt. Rev. M. Thomas Shaw, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, visited the Hill last night to host a lecture about the diocese's relationship with Rwanda and to tell a story about a woman he met while visiting the country last month.

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Birthright gives students new perspective on Judaism, Israel

February 1

Although many of their peers spent their winter breaks recovering from the end of the previous semester, a group of Jewish Jumbos chose to spend 10 days abroad in Israel last month as part of Taglit−Birthright Israel, a program that provides free trips to Israel for Jewish youth as a way to discover their cultural heritage.

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A Taste of Tufts' lecture series to showcase faculty research

February 1

This semester, the Experimental College (ExCollege) brings students a new opportunity to interact with faculty outside of the classroom via a weekly lecture series. "A Taste of Tufts: A Sampling of Faculty Research" will present some of the university's most prominent researchers in a discussion of their work with students.

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Thumbnail optional | TCU Senate Update | Three students walk on to Senate

February 1

Three students have been added to the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate after seats were vacated at the end of last semester. Meredith Goldberg and Amelia Quinn have filled the two empty junior class seats, and Ian Donovan has filled the empty senior class seat. The three seats were vacated at the end of last semester when one sophomore and two juniors resigned, according to Tufts Election Commission (ECOM) Public Relations Chair Joel Kruger. The empty sophomore seat became a senior seat because there are more than seven sophomore senators and fewer than seven senior senators, according to Kruger, a sophomore. The replacements are effective immediately, and the three senators will attend their first Senate meeting this Sunday, according to Kruger.

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Walsh urges student political activism

February 1

Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party John Walsh spoke at the Tufts Democrats weekly meeting Tuesday night, encouraging politically minded students to use their passion to make a difference in the upcoming 2012 elections.

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Tufts Occupiers stay active despite eviction

February 1

After the Dec. 10 police eviction of Occupy Boston from Dewey Square in which 46 people were arrested, the Tufts Occupiers group remains active with an emphasis on community issues and collaboration with other student Occupy groups. Protestors across the country have had to regroup and find new ways to spread their message without having a physical encampment.

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MBTA proposes service cuts, fare increases

January 31

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) last month proposed a mix of fare increases and service reductions in an effort to close a projected $161 million fiscal year 2013 budget deficit.

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Dragon-tamers' lead the parade around Chinatown

January 31

Tourists and residents alike flocked to dim sum restaurants and street vendors Saturday to ring in the Chinese New Year as part of a week-long festival. Smoking firecrackers cut through the afternoon sun as costumed performers took to the streets, surprising restaurant-goers with drums, gongs and elaborate dances. See more of the festivities online at JumboSlice, the Tufts Daily blog.

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Hiring practice at Tufts emphasize internal promotions

January 30

At a university with about 5,000 undergraduate students, making sure that upkeep, maintenance and the provision of basic services for those students all run smoothly requires a staff of considerable size. In order to find people to fill those positions, Tufts employs a variety of hiring practices to make sure it finds the best people possible for the job.

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Tufts offers varied approach to dealing with disabilities

January 30

When students with physical or emotional disabilities begin their college years, they're thrown into a world without the support system to which they've become accustomed. Tufts, however, strives to provide a diverse array of services that can make the transition less challenging.