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Editorial: Improving campus dialogue on alcohol safety
By The Tufts Daily | October 17Excessive alcohol use has become fairly prevalent on college campuses, with many universities instituting programs that encourage responsible drinking habits and highlight student resources to combat the issue. While Tufts has taken steps to promote safe social environments, there are noticeable ...
Indigenous People's Day: A step toward greater inclusivity and awareness
By The Tufts Daily | October 11Yesterday, Tufts celebrated its first Indigenous People's Day just several months after faculty voted in favor of renaming the university holiday formerly recognized as Columbus Day. In addition to a break from classes, the day was commemorated with a celebration on the Academic Quad on Monday evening,with ...
Editorial: Reassessing selectivity
By The Tufts Daily | May 22Tufts issued a triumphant news release in April titled, “Tufts Gets More Selective — Again,” priding itself on the fact that this year’s acceptance rate is at an all-time low of 14 percent. The article explains the reasons behind the drop, citing a six percent increase in undergraduate ...
Editorial: Tufts' failures on sexual assault extend beyond Title IX
By The Tufts Daily | May 22Tufts and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the Department of Education have been at loggerheads over the last few years. Passed in 1972, Title IX is a federal statute that mandates gender equity in educational programs receiving federal funding. Many people view Title IX as a federal statute solely ...