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October 17, 2024

Rising rent around Tufts alarms students, residents

Rent prices in neighborhoods surrounding Tufts are rising rapidly, raising concerns for Tufts students and local residents alike. In Massachusetts, a minimum wage worker must clock 120 hours per week to afford a two-bedroom rental home. READ MORE
Carly Cohen reports. Photo by Lia Faynberg.

FEATURES | Meet trailblazer David Delvalle, the first known formerly incarcerated person to be hired by Tufts University

Delvalle’s hiring has sparked conversation about the importance of educational justice. READ MORE
Dylan Fee writes. Photo by Kunal Botla.

ARTS | Art intersects with activism in Tomashi Jackson’s ‘Across the Universe’ exhibition

Jackson explores the intersection of color, material and music with social justice in her exhibition. READ MORE
Fiona Hinrichsen writes. Photo courtesy Tufts University Arts Galleries.

OPINION | Safeguarding the humanities as an obligation to ourselves

In the ever-changing world of academia, it seems like the humanities may be fading into obscurity, but the loss of the real-world and critical thinking skills taught in these classes could prove catastrophic. READ MORE
Max Lerner writes. Photo by Stella Jeong.

SPORTS | Q&A: Gymnast Paul Juda discusses Gold Over America Tour

Olympic bronze medalist talks about balancing school and sports, Gold Over America Tour and family. READ MORE
Sarah Firth writes. Photo by John Tellem.

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