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Samantha Jaffe | East Coast, West Coast

Bostonians have a rep for being buttoned-up and maybe a little severe. Honestly, I can't blame them. Between having a winter that lasts for months, the Red Sox as an institution and the quality of Dunkin' Donuts coffee, I'd be cranky too. Watching the Celtics lose to the Lakers can't have been fun. A heat wave that not only included high temperatures but also near-100 percent humidity doesn't sound like a picnic either. We should all give them a break. There's a lot to be cranky about.

Falling Whistles director to speak about the DRC, child soldiers

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) tonight will host Sean Carasso, the founder and chief executive officer of Falling Whistles, a non−profit organization that works to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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Options abound for Jumbos looking for nearby weekend adventures

It doesn't take more than a few weeks at Tufts to realize that the normal weekend routine can get a little monotonous. After a certain number of afternoons spent holed away in Tisch Library followed by one too many nights spent dancing in the sweaty basements of the frat houses lining Professors Row, the need for alternative forms of entertainment becomes strikingly apparent.

Puppy love on the Hill

Midterms turned a furry corner last week when Miller Hall hosted an event that brought therapy dogs to campus in an effort to help students cope with stress during the exam season.

Scholars predict tough road ahead in Mideast

Painting a pessimistic portrait of current U.S.-Middle East relations, scholars at last week's "Engaging the Middle East: After the Cairo Speech" conference urged the United States to act with restraint as it plans its future moves in the region.

The Cummings pledge $1M for Holocaust and genocide education

Trustee Emeritus William Cummings (A '58) and his wife, Joyce, recently pledged a challenge gift of $1 million to create a new Holocaust and Genocide Education program through Tufts Hillel, and the Holocaust survivor who partly inspired them to do so will share his experiences at Tufts on Tuesday.

Prominent atheist Sam Harris to round off Freethought Week tonight

Freethought Week, a four−day−long celebration of moral and philosophical inquiry, concludes this evening with a lecture featuring noted atheist author Sam Harris.

Penciling in free time: How Jumbos with packed schedules balance myriad obligations

The athlete who is also a member of Leonard Carmichael Society, the a cappella singer who works at Tisch Library, the zealous activist who is constantly running from one protest to another. Everyone knows a student like this at Tufts - someone who not only takes classes but also has a job, volunteers and is active in several student organizations.

Author Wermiel discusses new book on Brennan's Supreme Court legacy

Stephen Wermiel (A '72), author of the new biography "Justice Brennan: Liberal Champion," will tonight join a panel of speakers at Tufts to discuss the Supreme Court's evolution over the past two decades.

Anna Christian | The College Survival Guide

Computers: It seems impossible to imagine life without them. People can essentially live their lives in chat rooms, playing games or stalking people on Facebook (everyone does it) and never really have to have human interaction. Unfortunately, computers can malfunction. I suppose people can let you down too, but it's doubtful that they're storing your notes for the upcoming test in Psych Stats in their heads (this would reach a new level of stalkage).

Zelinger wins sophomore Senate seat

After class−wide voting in a special election yesterday, sophomore Jeremy Zelinger was elected to a vacant Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate seat, the Elections Commission (ECOM) announced early this morning.

Annual Coming Out Day rally draws large crowd

Students, faculty, staff and area residents gathered yesterday at the Mayer Campus Center for a rally marking Tufts' observance of National Coming Out Day, sharing stories before what speakers called a historic turnout.

Atheists and agnostics know more about religion than believers, survey finds

Atheists generally know more about religion than the faithful, according to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Forum of Religion and Public Life that has garnered considerable attention.  Atheists and agnostics scored highest on the organization's religious knowledge test, with Jews and Mormons in second and third place, respectively.

CJ Saraceno | Ban Together

In honor of Tufts' celebration of National Coming Out Day, I, too, have decided to come out — against "gay" housing at Tufts.

Senators start projects to improve campus life

Moderate drinkers outlive abstainers, University of Texas study finds

Proponents of alcohol may have upped their arguing power: A recent clinical study found that middle-aged adults who drink any type of alcohol in moderation are likely to outlive those who abstain or drink heavily.

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Sophomore candidates running for Senate outline visions at Hotung forum

The two candidates running for the open sophomore seat on the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate presented their platforms to a smattering of Tufts students at a candidates forum in Hotung Café last night.