Claire Wood is the Daily’s executive layout editor. She is a sophomore studying art history, Spanish and mathematics, and you can reach her at claire.wood@tufts.edu.
Professor David Proctor is famous among Tufts undergraduates for his barbecues, three-piece suits and popular history courses. But behind the name is a teacher and member of the Tufts community, who was once a devoted student.
Ahead of the 2024 election, the Daily sought to understand sentiments amongst local voters on all levels. Several locals were interviewed, and 68 people shared responses to a survey about the election. Respondents ranged in age from 18 to 83 and were students, teachers, union organizers and attorneys, to name a few professions.
Sophomore Jonathan Manta sought a subletting opportunity this past summer, planning to relocate to New York and work in concrete construction. However, he found little by way of rental opportunities. “It was impossible to find a sublet. It was so difficult,” Manta said. “I went through like 10 websites and they were all so old, so terribly made.”
While on-campus housing at Tufts is guaranteed for first and second-year undergraduates, juniors and seniors often embark on the journey of securing off-campus accommodation. The process is intricate, time-consuming and usually competitive as students seek apartments at a reasonable price point and location from campus.
Each year, Tufts University grants the Presidential Award for Civic Life to students who demonstrate both academic excellence and civic impact. Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, the award constitutes the highest recognition for service, leadership and civic engagement at Tufts.
