Opinion

Sydney Sweeney, Novig and the commodification of the male gaze

By Jachin Lam | October 15

Another Sydney Sweeney advertisement seems to have been caught in the whirlwind of internet controversy. The “Euphoria” actress’s campaign with the newly launched sports betting app, Novig, came out earlier last month. Many of you may have seen the campaign billboard in Boston during the shuttle ride to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University or even in Times Square. Even so, much of the attention came when the advertisement dropped on social media platforms.

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Opinion

The boogeyman of the performative reader

By Henry Max | October 8

When you think of the term ‘performative reading,’ what do you picture? If you’re like me, it’s probably someone sitting in a coffee shop, wearing a chunky sweater, boots and wiry glasses, reading “The Bell Jar,” “Infinite Jest” or “The Metamorphosis, sipping matcha. The connotation is certainly not a positive one. The term “performative reading” has popped up in the last five or so years with the growth of celebrity book clubs and the influence of ‘BookTok.’ People are becoming inclined to signal that they read, and more importantly, have good taste, in the hopes of accruing social capital. This has gamified the practice of reading and, specifically, reading for pleasure, which is already precipitously declining among America’s youth.

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Columns

Through Indigenous Eyes: The consequences of a ‘bad’ education

By Sorsha Khitikian | October 8

On Sept. 20, journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones followed up on a piece she published in 2016 reflecting on her choice toenroll her Black daughter in an underresourced, underfunded New York public school with a predominantly Black student population.

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Viewpoint

Examining the summer’s box office successes

By Henry Max | September 28

Moviegoers, critics and even casual fans often think that the coronavirus pandemic’s disastrous box office effects, coupled with the rapid increase in movies available to stream at home — even new releases — fundamentally altered the storied practice of theatergoing. This summer, though, the 2026 box office grossed a record of $4.67 billion.

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Column

Through Indigenous Eyes: What happened while on sabbatical?

By Sorsha Khitikian | September 24

Welcome back to another semester of Through Indigenous Eyes! I can’t wait to get back into the swing of things. Before I do that, though, Indigenous culture, politics and organizations made headlines all summer long; I think we are all due for a quick recap of Indigenous summer happenings. So, let’s talk about it!

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Viewpoint

Is the ‘Ozempic Epidemic’ here to stay?

By Jachin Lam | September 22

Women’s bodies have always been subject to waves of trends, but this year’s ‘Ozempic epidemic’ has brought them back to the forefront of public discourse. Widespread discussions online have noted the changing physical appearances of various celebrities, especially Ariana Grande, in conjunction with conversations about the prominence of GLP-1 drugs. Originally developed to lower blood sugar levels in diabetes patients, several of these medications have been approved by the FDA for weight loss. GLP-1s have become especially accessible and normalized, with drugstores like Walgreens and CVS promoting their use.

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Guest

Letter from the Editor in Chief: A Daily Welcome

By Julian Glickman | September 8

Whether you’re a Jumbo calf or a returning ‘Bo, it is my privilege to welcome you to Tufts! My name is Julian Glickman and I am honored to be the editor-in-chief of The Tufts Daily for the fall 2026 semester.

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Guest

Letter from the Editor in Chief: Congratulations, Class of 2026!

By Josué Pérez | May 17

Dear Class of 2026, friends and family,Today is the moment that you have all worked so hard for. This is a well-deserved moment of celebration and exaltation. Your leadership, companionship, wisdom, advocacy and artistry have been admirable and exemplary to the Tufts community.

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Opinion

From opinion columnist to associate editor, Linda Huang shone in the Daily

By Sorsha Khitikian | May 16

Graduating senior Linda Huang always knew she wanted to be part of the Daily. From her ‘Why Tufts?’ essay to her first time writing for the Opinion section, she knew she had something to say and an important reason to say it.

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Viewpoint

How to optimize college aka what I learned from four years at Tufts

By Keshav Srikant | May 15

I first joined the Daily in the spring of my first year at Tufts. I had no idea I would spend the next three years writing for the Daily about everything from flight delay compensation regulations to zoning reform. However, throughout my time writing about economics and policy for the Daily, I always focused on external economic policies and issues. Therefore, as graduation looms, I thought it would be a fun exercise to write my final article for the Daily about economic concepts we encounter in life here at Tufts, starting with optionality.

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Viewpoint

The normalization of AI use is making students blind to its larger impacts

By Olivia Zambrano | May 15

Many conversations I’ve had with my peers regarding AI use have resulted in questions about whether foregoing AI would make any real difference if ‘everyone else’ would be using it anyway. While, unfortunately, they are correct about the sheer amount of students that use AI — a staggering 64% — they are misguided in their assumption that one fewer student using AI would not make a positive impact.

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Editorial

Editorial: Reflecting on the end of another academic year

By The Editorial Board | May 14

In the past, the last editorial piece of the year has reflected on the end of the academic year, hopes for change in the Tufts administration, suggestions for improving the college experience and aspirations for the future. As the semester comes to a close, we’d like to reflect on current events concerning the university.

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Viewpoint

Birthright citizenship and the violation of the Constitution

By Monica Reilly | May 14

Since President Donald Trump’s initial campaign for the 2016 presidential election, anti-immigrant rhetoric has been baked into his promises. His “build the wall” promise took the country by storm, coupled with claims that “illegal aliens” were bringing crime and taking jobs. He even called for a “Muslim Ban,” claiming that a complete denial of entry to anyone from countries with a history of terrorism — akin to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 — would make the United States safer.

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Guest

Op-ed: Your civic life continues

By Dayna Cunningham | May 13

Commencement is a natural time for reflection, to look back on your years at Tufts and anticipate what’s next. Your time on our campuses has been marked by profound change and upheaval, locally, nationally and around the world. Those challenges — and the corresponding opportunities — will continue, new ones will emerge and you are ready.  

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Guest

Op-ed: Setting the record straight on Tufts’ financial aid practices

By JT Duck and Meaghan Hardy Smith | April 27

The Tufts Daily’s investigative article on financial aid (“Tufts students face midyear financial aid cuts, miscommunication from administration,” April 23) provides an incomplete and misleading picture of the state of financial aid at Tufts University. While we always want to hear from families when they have concerns about financial aid and while student perspectives are essential to understanding their lived experiences, it is also important that news articles on these topics accurately reflect institutional context and regulatory requirements. In this case, the articleomitsor does not fully explain the following important information, all of which was provided to the Daily prior to publication.

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Opinion

Op-ed: Dining politics: How a change in catering companies could be a sign of university-wide financial decision

By Diego Davila Gil | April 24

Food Fair, the crown jewel of Tufts Orientation week, is the first chance for all of the Tufts dining locations to show incoming students what they’ve got, and every spot pulls out all the stops. Kindlevan Café smoothies, Fresh at Carmichael Dining Center salmon and Hodgdon quesadillas all meet in this event that students keep talking about and never see again, yet there’s an unsung hero responsible for the whole thing: Tufts Catering.

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Opinion

So you need to take a leave of absence — what now?

By Erin Walenta | April 24

At a school like Tufts, where everyone seems to have it all figured out, alternative paths are not always discussed, or at least not openly. It can seem like there is one ‘correct’ way to have a Tufts experience, and that is to complete all eight semesters consecutively, graduate and either enter the workforce or continue in higher education. Or, even better, graduate early! However, for some students, this is not a feasible plan, and that is why Tufts offers a variety of different paths toward degree completion, including the option to take a personal leave of absence.

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