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Yes on 3

April 26

A yes vote on Referendum 3 in the upcoming student body election will reform the community representative system so that they are ultimately voted on by the entire campus and are granted fiscal voting rights on the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate. It will also create the Director of Community Affairs (DCA) position, an executive level position on Senate that will be charged with addressing minority issues and bringing together different groups on campus.

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Romy Oltuski | Word Up

April 26

With a name that my older sister couldn't even remember until well into my infancy, I learned early on to resign myself to a life of names that sound nothing like the one my parents gave me. By now, I have plenty, for the better and the worse.

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Some departments seeing rise in number of adjunct professors

April 26

Even with feedback from students previously enrolled in classes and websites like RateMyProfessors.com, it can be difficult to gauge the quality of a class before experiencing it firsthand. It can be even harder when many classes are taught by adjunct professors — professors who are not on track toward permanent positions at the university and whose reputations are unknown to the majority of students, as well as colleagues within their departments.

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ECOM: Wallis overspent

April 25

Tufts Election Commission (ECOM) last night released a statement ruling that junior Sam Wallis, a candidate for Tufts Community Union (TCU) president, violated campaign expenditure rules by flying back to Tufts from Israel, where he was studying abroad.

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Emily Maretsky | Nice Shoes, Let's Date

April 25

It feels so middle school to admit to having a "crush" on someone, but how else can you describe that gut reaction that you have about some people? Even years after awkward eighth-grade interactions, the easiest way to explain it is that cheesy "butterflies in your stomach" feeling.

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Delay of referenda vote a mistake

April 25

With the Tufts Community Union (TCU) presidential elections taking place this week, controversy has sprung up regarding the four referenda that were slated to appear on the TCU presidential ballot on April 28. Junior Christopher Snyder filed an official complaint against Tufts Elections Commission (ECOM) with the TCU Judiciary this past Thursday, stating that placing the referenda on the presidential ballot violated ECOM bylaws, which state that all referenda must be approved at least seven academic days before the elections are held and that a description of the referenda must be posted on ECOM's website by this time. His complaint also noted that ECOM is required to advertise the full text of the referenda. Unfortunately, ECOM experienced delays and did not follow these bylaws, and thus all four referenda were approved after the deadline. Their descriptions, which were posted after their approval, were also posted after the deadline, and there has yet to be any circulation of the full text of any of the four referenda. As a result of these complaints, ECOM has announced that it will hold a special election for the referenda to be held on May 3.

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Wallis: Better Tufts experience while controlling costs

April 25

Junior Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senator Sam Wallis has centered his campaign for the TCU presidency on improving student life on campus and reducing related costs, while maintaining a strong connection to the student body.

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Texting habits change as students age, study shows

April 25

According to studies released last week by the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project and the University of Maryland, high school and college students text message — a lot.

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Referenda vote date pushed back to May 3

April 25

The four referenda that Tufts Election Commission (ECOM) originally added to the April 28 Tufts Community Union (TCU) presidential ballot have been rescheduled to be voted on in a separate May 3 ballot in order to abide by ECOM bylaws.

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Cannabis colleges' work to educate those interested in a growing industry

April 25

Legalization of marijuana for medical use in 14 states has resulted in the establishment of a new type of university. "Cannabis colleges" dedicated to the study of marijuana and the cannabis trade industry are popping up across the nation.

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Levine: Senate must better serve students' needs

April 25

With a two-pronged platform focused on improving communication and community at Tufts, Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate presidential candidate Lauren Levine, a junior, hopes to enhance the undergraduate experience for every student if elected this Wednesday.

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Stand-up Comedy Collective members look to make it big

April 22

Although it may not be NBC's "The Sing Off" (2009), several talented Tufts performers are working to gain national fame in a competition in which fellow Jumbos can determine the outcome. Sophomores Ian Donovan and Matt Nazarian, junior Brian Agler and senior Sam McCauley are competing in the 3rd Annual RooftopComedy.com National College Comedy Competition, sponsored by TBS.

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Four referenda added to TCU presidential ballot but met with contest

April 22

Tufts Elections Commission (ECOM) has received four referenda that will be put up for vote on the April 28 Tufts Community Union (TCU) presidential ballot, according to ECOM Chair Sharon Chen, a sophomore.

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Groups collaborate to host A(pril) Palooza charity carnival today

April 22

A(pril) Palooza, a fundraiser carnival that is the product of an inter-group collaboration, will take place between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. today on the Residential Quad.

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In debate, candidates square off on ways to build community

April 21

Hotung Café was last night crowded with students eager to hear the first of two debates between juniors Lauren Levine and Sam Wallis — the candidates for Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate president.

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Panelists condemn genocide denial in story sharing and discussion

April 21

Genocide survivors and experts last night gathered in Cabot Auditorium to discuss ways to remember, reflect on and respond to genocide.

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Last lecturers Coleman, Manno urge students to take charge of lives

April 21

Lecturer of Music David Coleman and Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Provost Vincent Manno yesterday afternoon delivered their "last lectures," sharing their advice on living life to the fullest with a roomful of students, most of whom were graduating seniors.

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Students head off campus to get fit

April 21

With spring in full force, many Jumbos are looking to get in shape for bathing suit season by losing weight gained during the long winter months. Some choose to enjoy the warm weather by running outside, whereas others take advantage of the free facilities at Cousens Gym. However, some students have opted to fork over membership fees to join off−campus gyms.

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Ben Kochman | Between the Slices

April 21

On most Saturday mornings, getting out of bed is a laborious process, and on rainy Boston days, when a look out of the window reveals only murky gloom, I need an especially exciting motivator to get myself up and moving. Before I was at Tufts, this motivation would be the smell of bacon sizzling downstairs, signaling the start of breakfast. But at college, I've had to become more creative.

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Bacow discusses DREAM act with Kerry, Brown

April 21

University President Lawrence Bacow yesterday met with Sen. John Kerry (D−Mass) and Sen. Scott Brown (R−Mass) in Washington, D.C. to discuss, among other issues relevant to Tufts, the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act.