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February 20, 2025
Tufts researchers ‘on edge’ in midst of threats to federal funding 

Tufts researchers are expressing concern over President Donald Trump’s attempt to halt federal research grants and cap the National Institutes of Health’s funding for indirect research costs at 15%, though a federal judge temporarily blocked the action earlier this month. READ MORE 
 Shayna Levy reports. Photo by Ray Bernoff .

FEATURES What the honk? Geese descend on Tufts campus

Discover the reasons behind the surge of geese on campus this winter. READ MORE
Emily Sullivan writes. Photo by Dylan Fee.

ARTS Video essayists you should watch: Allie Meowy

YouTube connoisseur Basil Hand walks through the videography of bright star Allie Meowy. READ MORE
Basil Hand writes. Photo courtesy Basil Hand.

EDITORIAL Let’s bring more elephants into the room

The Editorial Board encourages Jumbos to take on more challenging conversations. Tufts is an inclusive space with a diversity of opinions; let’s hear more of them. READ MORE
 The Editorial Board writes. Photo by Aaron Gruen.

In Photos: Tufts wildlife

SPORTS Women’s swim fights valiant back-and-forth battle in the NESCAC Championship

The women’s swim NESCAC championships were held in Waterville, Maine at Colby College from Feb. 13 to 16. The Jumbos finished second out of the 11 NESCAC opponents. READ MORE
Jack Chapleski writes. Photo courtesy Tufts Athletics.

SCIENCE Spotlight on the Scheck Lab

The chemistry research lab headed by Rebecca Scheck uncovers new understandings about post-translational modifications of proteins. READ MORE
Shoshana Daly writes. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

Crossword: At the Derby

Mini Crossword: Mixed Bag

Sage Advice: Cry for caffeine

Sage talks caffeine dependency and how to fight it — if you should at all.
READ HERE

Matthew Sage Answers. Graphic by Claire Wood.

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