Turn on the news at any time of the day, and you will see political pundits discussing the previous night’s debate, translating debate performance into primary prognostications or anticipating a coming debate. The debate system has become entrenched in our political system — the most ubiquitous, ...
In the words of President Barack Obama, it was a “shellacking.”November 2, 2010, the day the Republican Party netted a historic 63 seats in the House of Representatives, proved to be a catastrophe for domestic initiatives that would mitigate climate change. The number of seats captured by the ...
The English dictionary is rad, but its organization is a bit archaic.For convenience’s sake, alphabetical order does the job for a quick and dirty search. The English dictionary is rather successful in denotatively capturing the essence of every word ever coined, created and carried from century to ...
In recent months, the media narratives surrounding the burgeoning opioid drug epidemic have become a national conversation. With doctors prescribing more opioids than ever, the abuse of such drugs has skyrocketed, taking lives and wrecking communities. Research shows that in 2014 alone, 28,647 people ...
Even as a failed presidential candidate, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) continues to showcase his trademark wit and wisdom. In discussing the Trump-Cruz conundrum with "The Daily Show’s" Trevor Noah, Mr. Graham reflected that choosing Mr. Trump or Mr. Cruz “is like being shot or poisoned,” ...
In explaining the Electoral College to non-Americans (and occasionally Americans), I like to use the “points” approach. Every state is worth a certain number of points, and a candidate needs to win a majority to win it all. And yeah, it really doesn’t matter what the overall population thinks. ...
Uber’s many appeals for college students are undeniable. The ever-expanding ride-sharing service is quick, cheap and convenient. As such, most of us do not think twice about our use of the app. It’s more reliable than the Joey, faster than the T and it doesn’t delve nearly as deep into our wallets ...
The Leonard Carmichael Society, Tufts’ umbrella group for community service, ran a Food Truck week from March 28 to Apr. 1. During these five days, different food trucks parked outside the upper campus center, with meals and snacks available for students to peruse. The purpose of the week was to ...
Tufts hosted a symposium on the role of universities in responding to climate change. The administration’s willingness to engage in this discussion, in light of the divestment debate, is welcome. For an institution that espouses active citizenship, it is a moral responsibility for the university to ...
Tensions flared between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and a Greenpeace activist at a campaign rally last week.The paid organizer, Eva Resnick-Day, pressed Secretary Clinton to “act on your words and reject fossil fuel money in the future in your campaign.” Suffice it to say, the secretary ...
President Obama’s new budget proposal includes a $10 fee on oil, a thinly veiled tax that would generate money for investment in smart infrastructure, green technology and sustainable practices. The fee will be immediately paid by oil companies, but likely passed on to consumers in the form of higher ...
Pressure on middle and high school students in the United States has rarely been so intense. Last week, The Atlantic magazine ran a story titled "The Absurdity of College Admissions," detailing the duress and competitiveness that characterizes the mental state of students. The anecdotes weren't ...
Feminism. Gender-equality. Pay gap. Discrimination. The patriarchy.These phrases, amongst many others, constantly occupy our ever-lively campus dialogue. However, as a young woman I am often disappointed with the time we waste complaining when we could be out there doing. The only way to inch closer ...
This April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) has taken the lead to promote dialogue pertaining to sexual misconduct throughout this month for the cause of preventing sexual assaults. Prior to engaging in such dialogue, it is important to understand ...
In recent months, the administration has taken increased measures through students and faculty to gauge an understanding of desired housing options. The recently formed Residential Strategies Working Group (RSWG) is just one example of how Tufts administrators are working with students to create a ...
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