Dariush Raissi

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Arts

‘It Was Just an Accident,’ masterfully captures a generation’s boiling anger and mistrust

By Dariush Raissi | December 3

To discuss director Jafar Panahi's newest film, “It Was Just an Accident,” it is important to understand its origins. The Iranian filmmaker is known for his unique style of portraying the lives of everyday Iranians through revealing their hopes and struggles to the audience. He is responsible for several renowned Iranian films, such as “Taxi,” “No Bears” and “3 Faces.” Beyond Iran, his movies have received international praise, winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, perhaps the most prestigious film award to date.

University

Tufts Political Science professors publish new book on American political participation

By Alex Boyle and Dariush Raissi | December 3

Tufts’ current and former political science professors Jeffrey M. Berry, James M. Glaser and Deborah J. Schildkraut published their new book, “Everyday Democracy: Liberals, Conservatives, and Their Routine Political Lives,” on Tuesday.

University

Greek Life on campus forced to adjust due to new administrative restrictions

By Alex Boyle and Dariush Raissi | November 17

Multiple Greek life organizations at Tufts University have had their houses’ basements closed this semester due to requests from Fraternity and Sorority Life. Greek life has recently also seen an increased amount of regulation and monitoring, with two fraternities — Delta Upsilon and the ATO of Massachusetts— being on some form of probation. This has hindered some organizations’ abilities to host events.

Local

Here’s what incumbent Medford City Council candidates have to say about their campaign goals

By Ananya Shah, Evan Vezmar and Dariush Raissi | November 3

The Daily is conducting interviews with incumbent City Council candidates ahead of the municipal election on Nov. 4 where residents will be able to choose up to seven candidates. This story will be updated with additional interviews as they are completed. All interviews have been edited for length and clarity.

Local

Here’s what non-incumbent Medford City Council candidates have to say about their campaign goals

By Estelle Anderson, Alex Boyle, Tvisha Goel, Ananya Shah, Evan Vezmar, Dariush Raissi and Julian Glickman | November 3

The Daily is conducting interviews with City Council candidates ahead of the municipal election on Nov. 4 where residents will be able to choose up to seven candidates. This story will be updated with additional interviews as they are completed. All interviews have been edited for length and clarity.

‘It Was Just an Accident,’ masterfully captures a generation’s boiling anger and mistrust

Tufts Political Science professors publish new book on American political participation

Greek Life on campus forced to adjust due to new administrative restrictions

Here’s what incumbent Medford City Council candidates have to say about their campaign goals

Here’s what non-incumbent Medford City Council candidates have to say about their campaign goals

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