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Leontief Prize awarded to Stern, Weitzman

Nicholas Stern, of the London School of Economics, right, last night accepted the annual Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought along with fellow winner Martin Weitzman, left, a professor of economics at Harvard University. Tufts' Global Development and Environment Institute recognized the two economists' contributions to the field of study relating to the economic feasibility of reducing greenhouse gases. See full coverage of the event in tomorrow's Daily.

Bob Woodward, of Watergate fame, to give this semester's Snyder Lecture

Bob Woodward, part of the pair of reporters who broke the Watergate scandal for The Washington Post in the early 1970s, will next month deliver this semester's Richard E. Snyder President's Lecture, according to James Glaser, dean of academic affairs for arts and sciences.

Task force to examine Africana studies

Claiming that a department might not be the most prudent avenue for Africana studies at Tufts, Dean of Arts and Sciences Joanne Berger−Sweeney last month announced the creation of a task force with hopes to bring in expert opinions on a comprehensive approach to the discipline.

Demystifying the RA selection process

Often the first friendly face underclassmen see while moving into their dorms each fall, Tufts' resident assistants (RAs) create an ever−present support system throughout the year for students in residence halls. One may wonder, however, how the university chooses these friendly faces out of a myriad of applicants to ensure that students have a trusted go−to resource just a few doors down.

Senate backs more lenient marijuana policy

The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate on Sunday passed a resolution calling on the university to follow the lead of the state in assigning relatively weaker penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana.

Male athletes urged to prevent violence against women

Administrators hosted a discussion forum last week with the aim of enlisting male athletes in preventing violence against women.

Authors argue merits of student sex columns

There are few things in the Daily that receive more attention than the Jumble or crossword. But when sex columns grace the pages of this paper, the puzzles get pushed aside. Students writing about sex get noticed — and whether they earn applause or simply raise eyebrows, it seems that sex columnists in student newspapers are here to stay.

Television host Anthony Everett credits Tufts with igniting his journalistic career

Anthony Everett (LA '83), host of WCVB−TV Channel 5's "Chronicle" has watched his career bloom for about 30 years now, the lessons from which he is sharing with students this semester while teaching "Multimedia Journalism for the 21st Century" in the Experimental College. Yet though he has been awarded a Boston/New England Emmy Award in each of the past three years, he says that his journalistic passion can be traced all the way back to Medford, when he was an undergraduate at Tufts.

ResLife starts online lottery system with few glitches

The Office of Residential Life and Learning's (ResLife) housing registration process, conducted for the first time online, last week finished out its first rounds for apartment, suite and special housing selection. Despite some technical glitches, administrators deemed the process overall a success.

Pelosi to speak at Tufts for inaugural Solomont Lecture

Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will next month make the trip from one Hill to another, taking a break from her duties as Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives to address Tufts on the subject of public service among students.

Tufts Mock Trial advances to Championship Series

Tufts Mock Trial last weekend emerged successfully from the Regional Mock Trial Tournament in Worcester, Mass., earning spots at the American Mock Trial Association's Opening Round Championship Series (ORCS) and a chance at the national tournament.

Tufts set to break ground on athletic complex

The Athletics Department's proposal to build the three-story 42,000-square-foot Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center seems to be moving forward, according to an e-mail from the Office of Special Events to alumni announcing a groundbreaking event planned for April 12.

Steam accumulates on ResQuad after pipe leaks

A leak yesterday afternoon in a pipeline in front of Miller Hall caused large amounts of steam to emit from a pipe. The leak began yesterday afternoon and continued through the night. The Department of Facilities Services plans to fix the leak on Saturday, but Vice President of Operations Dick Reynolds ensured in an e-mail to uphill residents that normal heating and hot water services to uphill dorms would be maintained. "We have identified the problem and the repairs necessary," Reynolds said.

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TCU resolution in the works to offer alternative to noise violation fee

Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senator Tomas Garcia, a junior, has introduced a project in the Senate for a resolution that would encourage the university to provide an alternative to its off−campus noise violation fines, designed to help students who are facing financial difficulty or who receive financial aid from the university.

New advisor Ripley enters fifth month on the job with praise

Tufts' new associate director of pre−professional advising has eased into her position with an eye to making her personal expertise in the law and health professions valuable to Tufts undergrads.

Street Smarts: Tufts' sartorial scene

Ever notice the Jumbos on campus who put more into their wardrobes than a momentary thought about which pair of sneakers doesn't clash with their sweatpants? We have, and some of their sartorial styles caught our eye.

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With new budget proposal students worry about federal financial aid cuts

For cash?strapped students across the country, financial aid can often make or break the ability to go to college. The already thorny issue may become even pricklier if the Senate passes the proposed changes to federal aid in President Barack Obama's 2012 budget plan, which was already approved by the House of Representatives last month.