Pranya Taurani is a writer for the features section of the Daily. She is a first-year who is interested in majoring in political science and Chinese and can be reached at ptaura01@tufts.edu.
The annual Winter Formal at the Joyce Cummings Center on Jan. 18 was a resounding success. With live music, catering, photo ops and dancing, it proved to be a great start to the new semester. But most attendees did not get to witness the months of planning, rehearsals and communication that went into the night.
Research trips offered by the Initiative for Global Leadership give Tufts students opportunities to apply their academic studies in real-world settings. The IGL, a resource housed within the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, offers these programs during spring break or the summer through Tisch College–affiliated student organizations such as Women in International Relations, Latin American Committee and Middle East Research Group.
Tufts University will launch a comprehensive planning study of Boston Avenue in early 2026, aiming to address concerns about pedestrian safety, tree loss and the overall streetscape. The study, funded through Tufts’ community benefits package tied to the new Boston Avenue residence hall, is expected to take several months and conclude by September 2026.
While they have a relatively small following on campus, make no mistake: Tufts Mood Psychology is changing the media scene. This completely student-run organization focuses on making documentaries (in both English and Chinese) that connect the real lives of students to important psychological concepts. Episodes from their latest series, “Flash in My Life,” are screened in Barnum Hall regularly.
Whether it was those participating in Tufts’ annual Garba Night to celebrate the end of Navratri — a nine-day Hindu festival — or students breaking fast after Yom Kippur, last week was their first time celebrating away from home for many new members of the Tufts community. This can seem daunting at first, but celebrating with friends can make the holidays just as special.
