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Tufts to launch new graduate initiative designed to connect data science, policy

By Jack Hirsch | November 19

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is funding the program through a grant amounting to almost $3 million; it was awarded under the NSF's research traineeship program. Led by Shafiqul Islam, a professor of civil and environmental engineering, the project will include nine faculty members and over 140 graduate students from across disciplines and schools at Tufts.

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TCU Judiciary rescinds suspension, apologizes to Senate Executive Board, ECOM

By Alejandra Carrillo and Alex Viveros | November 18

Members of both the Senate Executive Board and ECOM clarified that there was never any attempt by a body of student government to undemocratically place students into the vacant Senate seats.

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What is the TCU? Student government FAQ

By Alexander Janoff | November 18

Confused by the recent events in student government? Our staff answers the common questions from students on campus.

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Tufts increases COVID-19 testing frequency to every other day, twice a week

By Madeleine Aitken | November 17

The change in testing frequency is due to the rise in COVID-19 cases at Tufts, the cities of Medford and Somerville and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

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TCU Senate speaks about tiered housing, institutional change

By Sam Klugherz | November 17

The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate discussed methods and tools for institutional change at the Senate’s disposal in planning for its initiatives and goals next semester in a virtual meeting on Sunday night.

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Azmera Hammouri-Davis named new Africana spirituality advisor

By Zoe Kava | November 17

Hammouri-Davis has worked in higher education for eight years, formerly serving as a residential advisor for the Center for Black Culture and Student Affairs at the University of Southern California, according to the University Chaplaincy’s website.

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Tufts plans for winter break COVID-19 protocols, possibility of moving spring semester online

By Liza Harris | November 16

Tufts has asked all students in on-campus housing to pack up their belongings before departing for winter break, in the event that the COVID-19 pandemic worsens and the university is forced to cancel the in-person spring semester, according to Director of Residential Life and Learning Josh Hartman.

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Congressman Adam Schiff speaks about Trump impeachment trial, U.S. elections

By Sara Renkert | November 16

Schiff, who represents California’s 28th congressional district, discussed topics including public service, foreign policy and President Trump’s impeachment trials, in which he led the prosecution.

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BREAKING: Tufts tightens COVID-19 restrictions on students studying in person

By Alejandra Carrillo | November 15

Under the new guidelines, students can only leave their residence halls or off-campus apartments to attend class, seek medical care, go to or from their jobs, pick up food, get a COVID-19 test or exercise outdoors.

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Tufts opposes proposed rule limiting legal status of international students

By Flora Meng | November 13

In a recent letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), University President Anthony P. Monaco expressed concern towards a newly proposed rule that would impose fixed time limits to the legal status of international students.

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Special Counsel Norman Eisen discusses experience in politics, role in Trump's impeachment trial

By Coco Arcand | November 13

Norman Eisen, who served as special counsel to the House Judiciary Committee for the impeachment and trial of President Trump from 2019-2020, addressed the Tufts community on Nov. 9 in a webinar. The event was co-sponsored by Tisch College, the Political Science Department, JumboVote, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and the Pre-Law Society.

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BREAKING: TCU Judiciary temporarily suspends Senate Executive Board, ECOM

By Alejandra Carrillo | November 12

Editor's note: Since the publication of this article, it has been clarified to the Daily that the reasoning behind the TCU Judiciary's initial suspension was the result of a miscommunication with other members of student government surrounding the use of the term "appointment," according to a statement published by the Judiciary on Oct. 12. In the statement, the Judiciary formally rescinded its suspension and apologized to members of the Senate Executive Board and ECOM. For more information, please refer to the Daily's full coverage.

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Higher number of students expected to return to campus for spring semester

By Yanqing Huang | November 12

Executive Administrative Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences Christopher Helmuth said responses received thus far indicate a higher percentage of students may be on campus this spring.

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Tufts ROTC hosts virtual Veterans Day ceremony

By Peri Barest | November 12

The event began with a flag-passing ceremony on the memorial steps and included a keynote address by retired four-star U.S. Naval Officer Adm. James Stavridis, former dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

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Health Service tightens COVID-19 testing procedure

By Madeleine Aitken | November 10

There have been rumors about security concerns with the independent testing procedure, hence the switch to the new method. However, medical director Marie Caggiano assuredly explained that this is not the case; the switch is just part of the Health Service’s responsibility to make sure all testing is accurate.  

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JumboVote, Tisch College host panels for Election Day

By Marianna Schantz | November 10

The panels included conversations with professors from the Department of Political Science and researchers from Tisch College, as well as student organizations around campus, according to the Tisch College election week event website.

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Community members, Tufts students celebrate Biden victory in Davis Square

By Alex Viveros and Hannah Harris | November 9

Several Tufts students joined members of the Somerville community in a celebration at Davis Square on Saturday, following the victory of former Vice President Joe Biden in the general election. 

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Headlines from off the Hill

By Jake Freudberg and Jillian Rolnick | November 9

Catch up on the top headlines from around the world.

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Joe Biden wins presidency

By Jillian Rolnick and Ryan Shaffer | November 7

After four days of counting, Pennsylvania delivered the final votes necessary for Biden to secure the presidency in the electoral college, winning 290 to 214 over Trump, with 40 votes yet to be allocated, according to the Associated Press as of Saturday.

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Faculty, students raise concerns about inclusivity in political science department

By Jack Maniaci | November 6

Department Chair Deborah Schildkraut explained that this initiative started because of discussions happening among students.

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