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As landline phone usage continues to drop, some schools remove phones from dorms

This is the first article in a two-part series that will explore the landline phone use and its demise in the wake of the cell phone. This installment will focus on the landline services offered in Tufts' residence halls; the second piece, which will be published tomorrow, will examine how the trends in wireless communications will affect students post-college.

In State of the Senate, Pickard outlines goals

Tufts Community Union (TCU) President Duncan Pickard inaugurated a new year on the Hill with a State of the Senate address that underscored the importance of adapting to Tufts' evolving demographic landscape.

Commons to donate some profits to anti-hunger organization

Dining Services will donate one percent of profits from food sales at the Commons this week to an organization dedicated to providing food to hungry children across the United States.

Man arrested near Davis Square for drug possession

Somerville police officers arrested an area man near Davis Square and seized bags of an unidentified "white powder substance" while conducting routine surveillance on Sept. 12.

Standalone | Gallery confronts Western assumptions

"Empire and Its Discontents," an art exhibit in the Tufts Art Gallery in Aidekman Arts Center, celebrated its opening last night. The exhibit pays tribute to the 30th anniversary of "Orientalism," written by Palestinian-American activist Edward Said. His book confronts the concept of a universal, Eastern ideology, which he identifies as simply a construct of powerful Western nations. See the Daily's preview of the exhibition in yesterday's Weekender.

Alums Tisch, Stewart name company after Hill

Jonathan Tisch (A '76) and Jeffrey Stewart (LA '90), two prominent alumni who maintain close ties to the university, announced on Monday the formation of a new media firm named in honor of their alma mater.

Senior pursues interests in counterterrorism

While many students arrive on the Hill and are inspired by Tufts' global vibe, it was senior Shawna Russo's political upbringing that drew her to the realm of International Relations long before she became a Jumbo.

Friedman School advises PR firm on nutrition training

Ketchum, an international public relations firm based in New York, recently announced the launch of a certification program that it developed in collaboration with Tufts' Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.

For Tufts' participants, DNC offered chance to see culmination of historic primary contest

This article is the second in a two-part series about Tufts' presence at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. The first piece focused on the experiences of members of the Tufts community who attended. (To read the first piece, click here.) Today's piece will look at their broader reflections on the historical and political significance of the event and on how America's political landscape has changed this election cycle.

Corddry, Patrick to appear at Obama rally for students

Comedian Rob Corddry, Gov. Deval Patrick and other Massachusetts notables will speak to a congregation of college students tomorrow afternoon at a rally for Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.).

Charlotte Steinway | SOS

Dear SOS,

Tufts' alert system, Send Word Now, contacted slew of students during yesterday's test

Send Word Now contacted all 15,806 people who have a Tufts e-mail address during a test of Tufts' emergency alert system yesterday, according to Geoffrey Bartlett, technical services manager at the Department of Public Safety.

Tufts has Jumbo presence at Denver DNC

This article is the first in a two-part series about Tufts' presence as Barack Obama and John McCain were nominated by their respective parties. This installment will focus on students who were in Denver. The second one, which will be published tomorrow, will deal with participants' broader reflections about the historical and political significance of the events and about how America's political landscape has changed this election cycle.

The micro-blog: What's your status?

Thanks to the birth of YouTube.com and clip-driven television channels like MTV, the average attention span of a college student is on the decline.

Michael Sherry | Political Animal

John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin for vice president has sent the presidential race into uncharted territory. Her candidacy, a completely unexpected choice nowhere close to the media's radar, has fundamentally changed the dynamic of the race, throwing the news media and the Obama campaign for a loop. And in November, it will come to be seen as either the most brilliant, crazy-like-a-fox moment of the McCain campaign or the wild flailing of a desperate Republican Party.

Senate's new Web site promotes interaction

The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate launched a redesigned Web site this summer aimed at increasing visibility and streamlining students' access to Senate affairs.

Send Word Now test run 'a success'

Students on Tufts' three campuses received phone calls and e-mails yesterday as the Department of Public and Environmental Safety tested its emergency notification system.

West Hall, other buildings undergo summer facelifts

West Hall and a number of other buildings on campus received renovations this summer, but some touch-ups were put on hold for various reasons.

Survey: Few grads feel 'very active'

Only four percent of Tufts graduates consider themselves "very active" in the alumni community, according to a recent survey conducted by the Tufts University Alumni Association (TUAA).

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