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Greek Life on campus forced to adjust due to new administrative restrictions

By Alex Boyle and Dariush Raissi | November 17

Multiple Greek life organizations at Tufts University have had their houses’ basements closed this semester due to requests from Fraternity and Sorority Life. Greek life has recently also seen an increased amount of regulation and monitoring, with two fraternities — Delta Upsilon and the ATO of Massachusetts— being on some form of probation. This has hindered some organizations’ abilities to host events. 

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Medford City Council approves divestment ordinance, pushes Salem Street vote for next week

By Julian Glickman and Josué Pérez | November 14

The Medford City Council approved its Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance on Wednesday, overriding a mayoral veto. The body also voted to postpone a vote to reconsider an element of the Salem Street Corridor District rezoning project until next week.

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TCU Senate to launch campuswide survey to assess student experience

By Shayna Levy | November 14

The Tufts Community Union Senate Administration & Policy Committee is releasing a survey intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of the student experience at Tufts. The survey is intended to “encompass the entirety of the student experience here at Tufts,” with questions spanning dining, academics, facilities, residential life and campus culture, according to Administration & Policy Committee Chair Spencer Kluger, a sophomore.

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SMFA professors of the practice bargaining surpasses 18-month mark as administration sends update to students

By Eli Brigham | November 13

An email was sent to all Tufts students on Oct. 31 about disagreements with the professors of the practice at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, as negotiations over a collective bargaining agreement enter their 18th month.

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Tufts sees slight dip in international enrollment amid national decline

By Angela Palma | November 13

Last month, The New York Times reported a 19% decline in international student travel to the United States this August compared to last year. At Tufts, the percentage of international students across all degree programs decreased from approximately 15% in fall 2024 to 14% in fall 2025. In particular, the number of Tufts-sponsored F-1 and J-1 student visas dropped by roughly 3.6% from last year.

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SMFA Student Government Association holds elections

By Carlos Del Cañal Fernández | November 13

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts Student Government Association at Tufts held elections for three positions last week for the roles of SGA president, freshman representative and community development lead. The elections for all other positions took place last spring. 

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Local

Medford Public Library to launch new digital database

By Zahra Brady and Jessica Michael | November 13

The Medford Public Library plans to build a digital database of its content following approval by the Medford City Council in late October. A soft launch of the database will be published early in 2026. 

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Local

Jake Wilson elected Somerville mayor, three ballot measures pass on Election Night

By Anika Parr and Alexandra Tse | November 12

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Jake Wilson was elected mayor of Somerville, earning 54.26% of the vote over Willie Burnley Jr. Voters also weighed in on three Somerville ballot questions — all of which passed — as well as a number of city council and school committee races.

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Our Revolution consolidates progressive agenda in Medford elections

By Evan Vezmar and Julian Glickman | November 12

Candidates backed by Our Revolution Medford won a decisive victory in City Council and School Committee races over an independent group on Nov. 4, extending their progressive vision for another two-year term. All incumbents on the City Council won reelection, maintaining the 6–1 ...

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TCU Senate discusses TCU Judiciary, club sports, committee updates

By Shayna Levy | November 12

At the Tufts Community Union Senate meeting on Sunday, members discussed the TCU Judiciary, clubs sports and ongoing projects. The TCU Judiciary oversees the process for student groups to become recognized by the university. Advocacy Chair of the Judiciary Jia Nicdao spoke to senators about the Judiciary’s role and its importance for recognizing student groups on campus.

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Jonathan Tisch, family donated $1.3 million to anti-Mamdani super PAC in NYC mayoral election

By Arinze Ezem-Osakwe and Theo Weller | November 10

New York City’s recent mayoral race, which ended Tuesday, drew attention across the country — including from the Tisch family, one of Tufts’ biggest donors. Over the past six months, the family contributed over $1.3 million to Fix the City, a super PAC focused on opposing the mayoral candidacy of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who ultimately won the election.

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SMFA first-years to observe, not participate in review boards as part of new pilot program

By Will Pinto and Eli Brigham | November 7

Faculty at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University voted over the summer to implement a pilot program that changes how first-years participate in the school’s review board process, making them observers rather than recipients of feedback.

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TCU Senate discusses Ginn Library access, tenured faculty member reviews in November meeting

By Hannah Rajalingam | November 7

Senators discussed undergraduate access to the Ginn Library at The Fletcher School, reviews of tenured faculty members and funding requests, among other items, at the Tufts Community Union Senate’s meeting on Sunday.

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Students respond to new policy on cannon repainting

By Carly Hope and June Myint | November 6

Tufts’ recent policy for painting the cannon — the site of a longtime Tufts tradition — has drawn student criticism since its implementation. As of this year, the university now paints the cannon gray every Thursday, along with periodic cleanings. According to Tufts, the shift was made to quell student fears about painting over other groups’ messages, while some students argue that the new regulations limit their free speech on campus.  

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Boston’s ‘No Kings’ protest saw increased student presence for its October event, but Gen Z turnout remained low

By Amelia Sammons | November 6

Millions of Americans came together in peaceful protest on Oct. 18 against President Donald Trump’s administration’s policies at over 2,600 “No Kings” events across the country. According to Rebecca Winter, the executive director of Mass 50501, there was a greater student presence than at their previous events, but the overall number of student protesters was relatively low. She expressed disappointment at the lack of student engagement, which has been a new trend in American politics.

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Local

LIVE UPDATES: Our Revolution Medford sweeps School Committee, maintains City Council majority

By Evan Vezmar, Carlos Del Cañal Fernández and Julian Glickman | November 4

Polls have closed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, with results expected to be released shortly for Medford City Council, School Committee and mayoral races, as well as for a new city charter.

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LIVE UPDATES: Unofficial Somerville election results in, Jake Wilson to be next mayor, Question 3 passes

By Anika Parr, Theo Weller and Alexandra Tse | November 4

Polls have closed across the City of Somerville as it holds its municipal election Tuesday. The mayoral, City Councilor At-Large, City Council Ward 7 and Ward 3 School Committee races will be decided. 

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Somerville residents weigh in on election issues, key races

By Anika Parr and Alexandra Tse | November 4

The Daily spoke with Somerville residents about their reflections on the School Committee and City Council races ahead of election day. Issues that shaped this campaign season included affordable housing and development, public safety and homelessness, special education and disability programming, street safety and design, among others.

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Medford voters set to vote for City Council, School Committee, new charter amid zoning debate and federal actions

By Evan Vezmar and Julian Glickman | November 4

With elections for the Medford City Council and School Committee approaching on Nov. 4, candidates are offering distinct visions for the city’s future. Those endorsed by “Our Revolution Medford” hope to defend and expand their progressive supermajorities on both bodies, while independent candidates are pushing for a more moderate agenda. 

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Somerville divestment question to appear on ballot following challenge to Election Commission

By Alexandra Tse | November 4

The Somerville Election Commission voted on Oct. 6 to certify more than 8,000 voter signatures in support of a nonbinding advisory ballot measure asking whether the city should end business with companies linked to Israel, clearing the way for the question to appear on the November ballot. 

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