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Amelia Sammons

Deputy News Editor

Amelia Sammons is a sophomore studying international literary and visual studies. Amelia is a sophomore, and can be reached at amelia.sammons@tufts.edu.

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BREAKING: Department of Education launches investigation into potential Tufts data privacy violation

By Amelia Sammons | February 5

The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation on Thursday into whether Tufts University’s National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement has contributed to the illegal sharing of college student data to influence elections. The Student Privacy Policy Office, which is a part of the Department of Education, says it opened the investigation in response to several allegations that the NSLVE has violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act by sharing data with third parties.

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Somerville and Medford residents protest Citizens Bank for links with privately-owned ICE detention centers

By Amelia Sammons and Anika Parr | January 28

Residents gathered at the Somerville and Medford branches of Citizens Bank on Saturday to protest the bank’s links to private prison companies that own and operate immigration detention centers under government contracts, including with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The protests were part of three dozen similar demonstrations taking place across the Northeast, organized by the de-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition. According to the coalition, Citizens Bank continues to be a major lender to private prison companies CoreCivic and The GEO Group. They added that other banks, including JPMorgan and Barclays, have distanced themselves from the prison companies.

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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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Tufts plans groups for orientation to foster community among first-years

By Amelia Sammons | October 23

Tufts is introducing changes to its undergraduate orientation next year, implementing a plan to place students into randomly assigned groups. The format will mimic that of the university’s pre-orientation program and will be led by student leaders who will aim to provide a more welcoming and close-knit environment for new students through various events and bonding activities.

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CARE introduces Community Integrity Program

By Amelia Sammons and Neveah Joseph | October 15

This year Tufts’ Center for Awareness, Resources and Education is rolling out the CARE Community Integrity Program, an educational initiative geared toward helping students who have caused, or are concerned about causing, harm to another member or group in their community. CCIP is a revised version of the national Science-based Treatment, Accountability and Risk Reduction for Sexual Assault program, which was created for people found in violation of sexual misconduct law, opting for a more personalized approach. 

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