In today's issue of the Daily, there are two op-eds — one for and one against the university officially changing "Columbus Day" as an academic holiday to "Indigenous People's Day" to celebrate indigenous peoples. There has been significant support of this change in the ...
After being bombarded with advertisements and door-to-door canvassing, the people of Iowa finally got to cast the first votes in the process to find America’s next president. For all the pre-caucus hype, Iowans didn’t disappoint.On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton edged out Bernie Sanders (who ...
This summer I had an amazing opportunity to travel to Peru for the first time. As a Peruvian-Bolivian student my childhood was filled with songs from the Andes, zampoña flute lessons and Peruvian and Bolivian cuisine. I was overjoyed to finally be able to visit my father’s homeland, but unsure of ...
As a kid most of us can remember hearing at one point or another: “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Younger students of 2016 and beyond, however, might find themselves remembering Columbus in a more negative light as a mass murderer in the likes of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. While ...
Even though I’m currently studying abroad in London, I’ve been keeping apprised of news regarding the 2016 presidential campaign. In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed a subtle war between my Tufts friends who support Senator Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination and those who support former ...
Rebecca: This is our last New York Style Dehli. Pooja and I have been giving advice to the Tufts community for two years now and by that we mean our housemates who take advantage of our anonymous Google doc. Yes, Neva, this was about you. It has become scarily apparent that this could be the last year ...
This month, CBS News released a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll focused on Americans’ views regarding freedom of speech. Many questions were asked, yet one in particular is worth analyzing: should colleges concentrate more on fostering diverse points of view or a place where students feel safe? According ...
On-campus printing is pricey and inconvenient for most Tufts students. There is a lack of accessibility to campus-administered printers. As such, regular long treks across campus in inclement weather just to print tonight’s hefty reading assignment or tomorrow’s midterm essay are necessary but ...
It was 1996, and then-Senator Bob Dole of Kansas, the Republican Party's presidential nominee, found himself increasingly frustrated by the questions posed by Katie Couric, at the time host of NBC's “Today.” Couric, Senator Dole charged, was unfairly querying his position on the dangers ...
For years, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder diagnoses have been heavily reliant on obvious behavioral issues spotted by elementary school teachers who relay their findings to concerned parents. The stereotypical conception of the hyperactive little boy who can’t sit still in class is outdated ...
As the Greek system becomes more prevalent at Tufts, fraternities and sororities are becoming a powerful social force on campus. While these organizations can impact campus positively with their resources and energy, they also tend to propagate an exclusionary culture while simultaneously pressuring ...
Any job, even at the entry level, seems to now require five years minimum of experience. And yet, in the race to fill America’s highest office, voters shun experienced politicians now more than ever. The term “career politician” carries the connotation of a power-hungry, wealthy individual who ...
My backpack’s got two pins affixed to its straps, each displaying whom I care about most. Its left side sports one saying “World’s Greatest Dad;" its right, “1 in 4."
Saudi Arabia has violated human rights both inside and outside of its borders. As the wars in Yemen and Syria continue and instability in the Middle East pervades and worsens, we must come to recognize that the House of Saud, along with the United States, is one of the culprits.Recent problems with ...
I often disagree with the American policy, especially toward the Middle East. Sometimes, I believe the American administration acts counter to its own interests, as well as to Israeli interests. For that reason, I am constantly criticizing American policy decisions.Nonetheless, I have never stopped ...
It is that time of year again. As students plow through the spring semester, clouds of anxiety regarding summer plans loom in the air. It is the season of applications, interviews, networking and shameless self-promotion. The annual hunt for summer opportunities is a grueling and competitive ...
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