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Campus Comment | The impending wireless megamerger

March 30

Last week AT&T announced its plans to merge with T-Mobile, a takeover that, if it goes through, would push AT&T ahead of Verizon Wireless as the largest U.S. carrier and leave the industry with only three major competitors. Currently, the merger faces several setbacks, including the pending approval of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Moreover, consumers are worried that the resulting oligopoly would lead to higher costs and has refueled, among some, the endless debate about which provider is the best. Which do you back?

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Universities reach beyond their borders

March 30

Globalization is making it increasingly easier for people across the world to interact and learn from one another, and according to a report in the International Association of Universities, the rising mobility of students and teachers and the resulting educational opportunities is one of its biggest successes. With this at the core of its ideology, Tufts is at the forefront of the internationalization of higher education, a growing trend around the world.

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Students, staff discuss Tufts' sustainability

March 29

Representatives from over a dozen student organizations last night joined faculty members from across the university to discuss methods of improving sustainability at a roundtable meeting.

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Former poet laureate Dove draws link between storytelling and poetry

March 29

Pulitzer Prize winner and former Poet Laureate Rita Dove spoke last night about the relationship between lyricism and narrative in poetry, saying that she has approached her work with the view that the two should go hand in hand.

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Senate resolution supports ROTC recognition on transcripts

March 29

The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate on Sunday called on the university to include student participation in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) on transcripts, a move designed to bolster the university's formal recognition of the program.

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Online and off, FOMO a phobia here to stay

March 29

Facebook. Twitter. Flickr. Tumblr. The choices for what to click on next abound. Yet while social networking sites have swelled over the past decade, opening the door to new avenues of communication every day, they can also spark anxieties among users flooded with new information seemingly every second.

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Media, society stigmatize teaching profession

March 29

In today's society, the common saying "those who can't do, teach," seems to exemplify the opinion toward public school teachers — that the work they do isn't intellectually challenging. This often results in a lack of respect for public school teachers as opposed to university professors who, while also teachers, command a great deal more respect in the academic community. While the stigmatization of the profession is not a given across the country, it certainly molds public opinion and perhaps the future crop of public school teachers.

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Engineering prof. lauded for advancing women in science

March 29

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Karen Panetta this month received the Anita Borg Women of Vision Award in recognition of her work in engineering education, particularly for her encouragement of female engineers.

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Police Briefs

March 29

View March 30 Police Briefs in a larger map Lights out Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) officers at 2:59 a.m. on March 16 negotiated a heated dispute between a student and his roommate in Metcalf Hall after the roommate refused to turn the room's light off. The student called in TUPD to ...

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Alanna Tuller | Archive Addict

March 29

To put it nicely, I have become overly familiar with the culinary delights served in both Carmichael and Dewick−MacPhie Dining Halls. Don't get me wrong; the food here is usually more than palatable. It's just that when someone says "dining hall," I don't immediately think "exotic" or "innovative."

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Busking a global staple of urban culture

March 28

Street performing, or busking, is a profession that dates back to antiquity. Before recording technology and personal electronics, it was a principal form of income for many performance artists. Still, even today in the digital age, street performers can be found playing for gratuities all over the world — with one caveat: It is illegal or frowned upon in many cities.

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Street Smarts: Tufts' sartorial scene

March 28

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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Comedy Central's Nick Swardson to perform at Spring Comedy Show next week

March 28

Comedian and actor Nick Swardson will perform at this year's Spring Comedy Show at the Somerville Theater on April 7, Entertainment Board confirmed this week.

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Romy Oltuski | The Dilettante

March 28

Over spring break, I learned a new abbreviation that apparently has been circulating for some time without my knowledge. "Adorbs." Clearly, it's fabulous, but when I immediately took to it, my friends looked at me like a mother who just friended her own offspring on Facebook.

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Tufts permits withdrawal from Japan program

March 28

The university is currently in the process of deciding whether its study abroad program located in Kanazawa, Japan should continue in the wake of recent concerns about radioactive leakage from nuclear plants, according to Associate Dean of Programs Abroad Sheila Bayne.

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Mountain Club reaches out with resource center, courses

March 28

For students hoping to explore the great outdoors as the weather warms, Tufts Mountain Club (TMC) this month launched the Outdoor Resource Center (ORC), a new initiative bringing wilderness education to campus.

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After Japanese earthquake and tsunami, Tufts club mobilizes

March 27

The Japanese Culture Club (JCC) has in the past two weeks raised over $6,000 to support relief efforts following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, surpassing its initial fundraising goal of $5,000, and will now set its sights higher.

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With spring, it's time to regain the outdoors

March 27

With a snow-free campus, clocks turned an hour forward and April just around the corner, it seems safe to say that spring weather is on its way. A change of seasons, for many students, comes with a sense of stir-craziness, a pang of wanderlust and a need to get off campus. These nearby spots are great for weekend or day trips and nature lovers of all kinds.

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Tufts follows national trend of curbing alcohol-infused events

March 27

Spring Fling minus the alcohol, Winter Bash ticketed and shifted to an off-campus location, the Naked Quad Run (NQR) no more.

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Spring break trips support relief efforts in New Orleans

March 27

While many Jumbos headed home or toward sandy beaches this spring break, some Tufts students went on a spring break trip of a different kind.

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