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Through Indigenous Eyes: The colonial history of Greenland and why it matters

Greenland is a relatively new player on the global stage. Only gaining autonomy from Denmark in 1979, the region is known for fishing, ice and being the largest island that isn’t considered a continent. However, the history of colonialism and the Indigenous fight for sovereignty in Greenland is largely unknown outside of Greenland and Denmark. While this serves historically colonial powers, examining Greenland as a case study is vital to contextualizing Indigeneity within global politics. As U.S. President Donald Trump explores buying Greenland, it’s important to not only consider the opinion of European powers, but also the Indigenous people Trump’s proposal would immediately affect.


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Hey Wait Just One Second: Hearts

I ❤️ you. This confession is quite audacious — indeed, I may hardly know you beyond your proclivity for consuming great journalism. Nonetheless, I hope my love may entice you to continue reading because I find such an admission remarkable, despite its forward attitude.


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Trunks Full of Treasures: Exciting vintage finds at Found

Begun by husband and wife duo Rob Singh and Megan Fehling-Singh, Found has expanded from running Fenway Flea to a series of vintage pop-up events and ultimately establishing permanent curated vintage stores in Boston. After doing a video about Fenway Flea, Singh and Fehling-Singh reached out to videographer Sam Clovers and asked if she wanted to make videos for their new project called Found. Together, the trio launched Found in February 2023.


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The Conversation: Musk, the apprentice

Sadie Roraback-Meagher: Heya there Evan! Evan Wang: Hey Sadie! Sadie: I hope your week has been good so far. I don’t know about you, but for me, looking at the news this past week has been … what’s the word? Panic inducing? Nauseating? Just flat-out horrifying? But hey, at least that ...


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Center Stage: Freshman 15

For students interested in jazz performance on campus, there’s no shortage of offerings in the music department, which is home to a jazz orchestra and two small jazz ensembles. However, Freshman 15 offers something a little different. Created by Ben Lanzi during his freshman year in 2019, Freshman 15 is Tufts’ first and only student-run jazz big band. After Lanzi’s graduation in 2023, leadership of the band passed to seniors Matt Torres and Arielle Klein. Upon Torres’ and Klein’s departures last spring, it was up to the band’s younger members to step up into new leadership roles.



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Coffee Table Socioeconomics: Invest more in our human capital

In the field of development economics, there is a prominent view that education and investment in human capital are key for improving social organization and economic mobility, bringing about effective economic development. For an already-developed country like the United States, this view on development may not always manifest in economic terms — it could also pertain to both social progress and innovation. Having been able to compare the relationship between education and development in a developing country like China and a developed country like the United States, I have seen firsthand how access to and quality of higher education play a crucial role in shaping a nation’s trajectory.


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Adventures of an A-Lister: ‘Brave New World’ kicks off Marvel 2025

As 2025 gears up for a year of unrelenting releases from the Big Mouse, the question on everyone’s lips seems to be straightforward: Is Marvel finally back? On Friday, Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” released in the United States. The fourth of the Captain America films has the unfortunate task of comforting every Marvel film critic into thinking the “Infinity Saga” is back. The truth, “Brave New World” is a fine film, easily one of the most enjoyable in recent years. However, it falls flat in common Marvel style — the narrative is uninventive and lacks heart.


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Full Court Press: What’s wrong with Mahomes?

Around 7:30 p.m. Sunday night, a collective cacophony of gasps, screams and sighs could be heard from the couches of most American households. Seconds before the rapture, the Kansas City Chiefs lined up for a third-and-16. The ball was snapped. Mahomes rolled right, looked back over the middle and fired it … right into the hands of Philadelphia Eagles rookie nickel cornerback Cooper DeJean.


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The Oxford Comma: Work harder, play harder

Hi everyone, long time no see! I’ve taken a bit of a break, but I’m back and ready to share my musings from across the pond. Before we get into it though, a little update: Last column, if you can recall, I talked about my experiences with the food here in the United Kingdom. Believe it or not, my relationship with British cuisine took a tragic turn as both my friend and I got food poisoning. Yeah, it was about as fun as it sounds. If you ever find yourself wincing at Dewick’s never-ending supply of pasta, or perhaps Carm’s dry rice, just know that it could be way worse.


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QB Q&A: The legend of Johnny Unitas

At a certain point in every legendary athlete’s career, something shifts in their perception. At this point, a very small number of living people can say that they have seen Jesse Owens at the Olympics, Babe Ruth at bat or Dolph Schayes on the court. These athletes have become folklore. Their epics are discounted in the modern era. Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game seems just as much of a tall tale as Paul Bunyan’s legendary tall tales, yet these legendary feats are legitimate.


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Read, Write and Be Merry: ‘Yellowface’ by R.F. Kuang

I don’t think this book even needs an introduction. It’s quite possibly the most popular book I’ve seen around. From Chelsea to Cologne to Chicago, “Yellowface” always has a spot on the display shelf. In Oxford, it literally had its own little shrine, and deservedly so.


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The 90-Minute Breakdown: Big transfers, big matches

Welcome to The 90-Minute Breakdown! I’ll be providing a weekly recap of all the biggest news, matches and storylines in world soccer. For the latest in the beautiful game, follow along! Players The winter transfer market didn’t disappoint, delivering last-minute drama and masterful chess moves. ...


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Confessions of a College Shopaholic: Why I never give in to shoe trends

In the world of fashion, it seems there’s constantly a new ‘hot’ shoe or a new article explaining the up-and-coming shoe trends. We had theAdidas Samba,ballet flats, cowboy boots, mules, chunky sneakers and way too many more to count. Despite loving any excuse to purchase a new article of clothing, shoe trends are something I will never get behind and never adhere to.



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Coffee with Creatives: Mofe Akinyanmi takes control of her sound

Have you ever been to the sweaty basement of a house show, a chic gallery opening or a movie screening packed with film bros and been too intimidated to speak to the artist themselves? If so, then welcome to Coffee with Creatives, a column dedicated to exploring the on-campus and local arts scene, all while platforming the artists’ voices.



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Through Indigenous Eyes: Trump, birthright citizenship and the Indigenous exception

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump announced an executive order ending birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, which granted citizenship to formerly enslaved Black people after the Civil War. Almost immediately, the executive order was temporarily blocked by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. Attorneys general from 22 states agreed that the order is unconstitutional and violates the 14th Amendment. Even so, Trump is arguing that the exceptions in the 14th Amendment, such as the Indigenous exception, don’t allow for birthright citizenship.


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Sage Advice: Introductions

Like me, you may be wondering what exactly will be written about in this biweekly column. Every two weeks, I will make my best effort to provide some semblance of wisdom to a selected prompt provided by you — the community — or general wisdom when I feel like ranting, rambling or reflecting.


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Hey Wait Just One Second: Snakes

Sssss hassss hissss. Yes, I’m fluent in Parseltongue, and no, it’s notjustbecause I’m a super powerful wizard. I’m fully embracing the Year of the Snake by emulating the humble critter that has so brilliantly captivated every major cultural tradition. In fact, I would venture to say that there is not a single animal with such a potent, visceral connotation as the snake, which demands myths upon myths, inspiring our collective fear, revulsion and delight at all things serpentine.