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Editorial: Generative AI can’t replace student journalism

By The Editorial Board | November 20

Since ChatGPT first made its splash entry into the market in November 2022, worries over the use of generative artificial intelligence and large language models have begun to surface. In recent semesters, we have seen faculty at Tufts begin to swap take-home papers for in-class exams in order to fairly test student understanding of course content and prevent cheating. In the Student Accessibility and Academic Resources Center, writing support staff have repeatedly been given new guidelines on how to deal with the use of generative AI in academic writing. Even within the Daily, we have received submissions that were suspected to be AI-generated and sourced using AI.

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Editorial: Lesser-known perks for Tufts students

By The Editorial Board | October 23

Welcome to Tufts! Whether this is your first or fourth Parents and Family Weekend visit, we hope you are taking your time to experience life on the Hill and see what your child has been up to in this beautiful fall weather. This year, the Editorial Board has decided to provide a list of hidden gems of free resources and discounts that students can make use of. As the total cost of attendance has skyrocketed to $93,182 for first-years in the 2025–26 school year, we know you are looking for ways to save just a little bit more. Whether you are a student looking to get the most out of your Tufts experience or a frustrated parent trying to make sense of this hefty price, this article is for you!

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Editorial: The Daily’s guide to spectacular sips

By The Editorial Board | October 9

The last day of Starbucks’ operation in the Joyce Cummings Center was marked by confusion and disappointment, as the closure was announced with only two days’ notice. The grab-and-go, pick-up only cafe not only provided fast drinks and bites to students and faculty going in and out of one of Tufts’s busiest buildings, but it was also a place for socialization, studying, networking and conversations over coffee and sweet treats. Starbucks was also a convenient place for the numerous guests coming in and out of the JCC while touring Tufts and a hot spot for families that visited. The grief from much of the student body is justified: Tufts lost a popular multipurpose cafe that served a wide range of audiences.

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Editorial: Defending free media starts with sustaining local news

By The Editorial Board | October 2

On July 24, President Donald Trump’s Rescissions Act was signed into law, stripping over $1 billion in allocated funding from NPR and PBS and marking a dark day for public broadcasting. From providing educational programming like “Sesame Street” to delivering breaking news, public broadcasting has long served as an integral part of American life across all divides and is a vital resource to staying informed.

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Editorial: Who are we?

By The Editorial Board | September 18

Since 2022, the Daily has published 35 collectively written opinion pieces on issues relevant to Tufts students under what is called the Editorial Board. But what does this board entail, and why does its position matter? We, the Daily’s seventh Editorial Board, believe it is time to finally define who we are, what we do and why our work within the Daily matters.

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Editorial: Appreciating the little things — Tufts’ many roses

By The Editorial Board | May 16

Tufts students spend upward of 200 days each year at school. While it often feels like so much is going wrong in our world, both near and far, we want to make your time here more enjoyable by drawing attention to some of our favorite parts about life on the Hill.

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Editorial: Time for a Tufts glow up — 2025 edition

By The Editorial Board | May 13

Summer is upon us! As yet another school year comes to a close, the Editorial Board has brainstormed some changes that we hope can improve students’ experience at Tufts.

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The Daily’s 2025 declassified Tufts survival guide

By The Editorial Board | April 10

Welcome to Tufts! If you’re reading this article, you’re likely a newly admitted student — so congratulations! The Editorial Board of the Tufts Daily (us!) looks to impart some wise words on you (or current students who are reading this for fun).

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Editorial: Setting the bar higher

By The Editorial Board | March 13

A campus bar is a staple of any university — a special place where students can celebrate a big game, grab a beer with an advisor or put their karaoke skills on full display. At Tufts, the MacPhie Pub was once a thriving part of campus life. Following its inception in the ’70s, the pub staged musical performances, organized special comedy acts and hosted trivia nights. While most of the acts were led by Tufts students, the venue occasionally featured outside performances including shows from Tufts alum Tracy Chapman (J’86), who played at the pub for “$5 and a free meal.”

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Editorial: From the past 45 years to the next 45, where will the Daily go?

By The Editorial Board | February 25

Since 1980, The Tufts Daily has been “where you read it first” — though our official slogan was originally “the first word in campus news.” For the past 45 years, we have prided ourselves on continuously delivering important, insightful and accurate news to Tufts’ campuses and host communities ...

Editorial: Generative AI can’t replace student journalism

Editorial: Lesser-known perks for Tufts students

Editorial: The Daily’s guide to spectacular sips

Editorial: Defending free media starts with sustaining local news

Editorial: Who are we?

Editorial: Appreciating the little things — Tufts’ many roses

Editorial: Time for a Tufts glow up — 2025 edition

The Daily’s 2025 declassified Tufts survival guide

Editorial: Setting the bar higher

Editorial: From the past 45 years to the next 45, where will the Daily go?

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