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Clinton encourages optimism, creativity to solve global problems

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton last night challenged the Tufts community to consider how they can meet the challenges of an interconnected world during the 10th Issam M. Fares Lecture.

Jurisdictions of TUPD, local law enforcement overlap around campus

Party hosts may do a double take when Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) officers find their way to the door in the middle of that Halloween house bash or a particularly rowdy get−together. Living off campus can encourage a sense of independence that contradicts TUPD — rather than Medford or Somerville police — jurisdiction. In reality, while TUPD and police departments from Medford and Somerville face widely varying challenges and maintain largely separate duties, the forces have struck a balance and developed a cooperative relationship when it comes to managing the safety of, and disciplinary measures against, Tufts students.

Rutgers Professor, to speak today, comments on importance of Iowa caucuses

Professor of Political Science and Director for the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling at Rutgers University David Redlawsk will discuss his new book, "Why Iowa?: How Caucuses and Sequential Elections Improve the Presidential Nominating Process," today at 12 p.m. in Barnum Hall 008.

Campus Comment: Midterm Stress

Late October and early November is a time usually plagued by midterms and papers, but that does not mean that there isn't a way around it. Here are some way that Jumbos cope with the stress of midterms without resorting to competitive complaining.

Latino Heritage Month concludes

Tufts last week concluded its celebration of Latino Heritage Month, commemorated through a variety of campus events, including a gallery exhibit, a salsa dance event and a poetry slam.

Tufts earns silver star rating

The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) awarded Tufts a silver rating for its efforts to improve environmental sustainability on campus.

Reminder | Shuttle Service to Harvard to start this weekend

Due to weekend Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority Red Line closures north of Harvard Square, Tufts will offer a shuttle service beginning this weekend between campus and Davis, Porter and Harvard Squares.

Task Force Somalia raises awareness about ongoing famine

A group of students in the Education for Public Inquiry and International Citizenship (EPIIC) class last month formed a task force in response to the current famine in Somalia and other countries located in the Horn of Africa.

Janitors' union files grievance against UGL Unicco

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has filed a grievance with UGLUnicco, Tufts' campus-cleaning contractor, for neglecting to post job vacancies created during the recent transition from American Building Maintenance (ABM) Industries to UGLUnicco.

Studying away, not abroad

When junior year rolls around, plenty of Jumbos pack a suitcase and board a plane to Paris or Accra. Some though, keep their passport in the dresser drawer and choose to jet to a U.S. school to explore a passion or take advantage of a unique program.

Somerville commission to promote growth of developing industries

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone has decided to form a Future Economies Commission (FEC) with the goal of attracting growing industries to the City of Somerville, according to Somerville's former Director of Communications Michael Meehan.

TCU Senate to offer $450,000 surplus funds

The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate on Oct. 16 voted to allocate $450,000 of its surplus funds towards buffer funding, surplus grants and event grants in an effort to put money back in the hands of students.

Senior Memory Book to replace traditional yearbook

Due to a lack of student interest in producing and purchasing Tufts yearbooks, the university this year will offer a Senior Memory Book in lieu of a traditional Tufts yearbook, according to Director of the Office for Campus Life (OCL) Joe Golia.Golia described the Senior Memory Book as a smaller, cheaper ...

Lower Cage Rage turnout attributed to online ticketing, scheduling conflicts

Performers at Tufts' second−annual Cage Rage Concert last month played to a below−capacity audience, the result of unusually low ticket sales due in part to issues with the new online ticketing system.

Legislature passes new redistricted state map

Massachusetts state legislators yesterday voted to approve the new Statehouse district map proposed last month, which offers greater political clout to traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

Bosworth steps down as Special Representative

Stephen Bosworth, the dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, last week resigned as the Obama administration's Special Representative for North Korea Policy. Having served the role for two−and−a−half years, Bosworth made his final appearance as Special Representative at talks held in Geneva on Oct. 24 and 25.