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Fraternities, sororities, administration respond to growing concerns around campus safety

By Sophie Herron and Justin Katayama | October 8

Following allegations of gang rape against seven Chi Phi fraternity members at Cornell University, Tufts fraternities and sororities, including Chi Omega, Theta Chi, Delta Upsilon, Alpha Tau Omega, Thalia and The Ivy, issued statements on social media expressing concern about the case and offering support to students. 

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Tufts professor’s book among illegally pirated works in Anthropic copyright settlement

By Girumkal Allehone and Dariush Raissi | October 8

Professors and scholars nationwide were recently involved in a 2025 class-action settlement over the use of copyrighted books and research to train Anthropic’s artificial intelligence models.

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Sociology department introduces legal studies minor

By Genevieve Lee and Eli Brigham | October 7

The Department of Sociology at Tufts University introduced a new minor in Legal Studies at the start of the semester, adding to the university’s informal pre-law track.

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New TCU senators welcomed to first meeting, introduce new initiatives

By Emily Bahar | October 7

Tufts Community Union senators gathered on Oct. 4 to discuss funding, initiatives and ways to connect with the rest of the student and faculty body, the first meeting to include new senators representing the class of 2030: Will Ayers, Grey Collins, Catalina McGraw, Rosie Ounsworth, Joey Vernet, Joann Yamoah and Noel Yi.

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Students continue to apply to Pachyderm Place as construction enters final year

By Jessica Michael | October 6

The construction of Pachyderm Place, Tufts’ new student apartments located across from the Medford/Tufts MBTA station on Boston Avenue, has made significant progress over the summer and is still on track to open in fall 2027, according to university officials and developers. Lease applications opened over the summer, with some students who applied receiving their unsigned leases.

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New class of students elected to TCU Senate

By Will Pinto | October 5

This year’s fall semester elections for the Tufts Community Union Senate ended at noon on Friday.With seven Class of 2030 senator positions up for grabs and 20 candidates, the new senators for the Class of 2030 are as follows:

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TCU Senate announces new “task force” program

By Will Pinto | September 30

The Tufts Community Union Senate convened for its third meeting of the semester this past Sunday, where senators unveiled a new “task force” process for working on long-term projects.

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RA union demands higher compensation, full room and board in contract renewal negotiations

By Samantha Eng | September 29

The United Labor of Tufts Resident Assistants is bargaining for a successor contract following the ratification of their first contract in 2023. ULTRA argues that resident assistants’ current stipend doesn’t account for the rising costs of living and tuition over the last three years. The university has also proposed a restructure of the RA position, which the union says will impact their future responsibilities and pay. 

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Two-thirds of college students likely to vote in midterms amid economic motivations, CIRCLE study finds

By Eli Brigham | September 29

A Tufts Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement survey conducted last semester in anticipation of the 2026 midterm elections found that college students are largely likely to vote, shifting leftward and focusing on the cost of living.

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Tufts Chaplaincy renamed to Office of Religious and Philosophical Life

By June Myint | September 28

As of Aug. 1, the Tufts University Chaplaincy has been renamed the Office of Religious and Philosophical Life. The change was made in an effort to better encompass the multifaith, diverse nature of the Tufts community and to operate under a more inclusive label. The Reverend Elyse Nelson Winger, who has served as university chaplain since late 2020, described the motivation behind this transition in a statement to the Daily.

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Students demand OEO reform as peer leaders allege ‘indiscretion’ in SHAPE pre-orientation

By Ari Osakwe | September 24

A protest, “Say No to OEO,” was held outside the Tufts University Africana Center on Saturday during Homecoming events as students demanded the Tufts Office of Equal Opportunity provide more support for marginalized students in light of alleged “indiscretion.”

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TCU Senate elects trustee representatives, convenes standing committees for first time

By Will Pinto | September 24

The TCU Senate held internal elections for this year’s slate of trustee representatives on Sunday. These non-voting members will represent the student body in meetings of the Tufts University Board of Trustees and are expected to attend half the Senate’s meetings over the semester. They will represent three aspects of campus life: university advancement, student affairs and academic affairs.

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Boston Globe runs Tufts student op-ed criticizing TCU Senate community seats

By Will Pinto and Ari Osakwe | September 22

On Aug. 26, junior Alex Levin published an op-ed in the Boston Globe’s “College Town” newsletter, criticizing the Tufts Community Union Senate’s practice of holding seats for various cultural and affinity group representatives on campus.

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Tufts facilities workers reach tentative bargaining agreement after recent vote authorizing strike

By Sophie Herron and Eli Brigham | September 16

On Friday, Sept. 11, Tufts University facilities workers, represented by 32BJ Service Employees International Union, reached a tentative bargaining agreement with the university. The agreement addresses a number of concerns raised by the workers, including wage increases, improved paid time off, new opportunities for groundskeepers and protection of workers on leave for immigration-related issues.

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TCU Senate ushers in new academic year with first meeting

By Will Pinto | September 16

On Sunday, the Tufts Community Union Senate convened for the first time in the 2026-27 academic year. On the docket for discussion was a range of updates to the Senate’s bylaws, ongoing projects, funding dispersal practices and a closed-door meeting to discuss a recent Boston Globe op-ed criticizing TCU’s structure.

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Tufts Aquatics Center construction moves forward following community engagement

By Eli Brigham | September 14

Construction is set to begin on Tufts’ new Aquatics Center following a community access and design process with Medford residents.

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Tufts international students grapple with imminent visa restrictions, concerns about potential drops in international enrollment

By Zahra Brady | September 14

The Department of Homeland Security announced new regulations on July 17 for the F-1 student visa, establishing fixed periods of admission into the United States for international students. Formerly, F-1 visa holders were admitted for unspecified periods of time, allowing students’ stay to exceed their exact duration of study. This new policy, known as the “final rule” and set to take effect on Sept. 15, creates significant uncertainty for current and prospective international students at Tufts.

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Tufts librarians declare intent to form union, ask university for voluntary recognition

By Josué Pérez | September 9

Library staff from across Tufts campuses have begun the process of unionizing, announcing at a rally Tuesday morning that over 70% of library staff have signed union authorization cards.

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Tufts AAUP issues report calling for CEVIHE accountability, its removal from the president’s office

By Josué Pérez | September 8

Tufts’ chapter of the American Association of University Professors called for accountability and transparency of the Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education in an end-of-year report published and sent to University President Sunil Kumar on May 27.

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Tufts pilots new orientation structure, aiming to build a stronger sense of community among first-years

By Sophie Herron | September 8

Tufts launched its newly restructured orientation program this year, designed to help first-years build community through the creation of orientation groups. From Sept. 2 through Sept. 7, incoming students had the opportunity to attend classic, fan-favorite events, including the O-Show and Jumboning, while spending time within their small cohort. 

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