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Investigation into lacrosse rhabdo hospitalizations released by administration

By Nicholas Prather | February 7

On Jan. 31, University President Sunil Kumar and Tufts’ Director of Athletics John Morris released a letter to the greater Tufts community. The letter included an executive summary of the independent investigation into a Tufts men’s lacrosse team workout held last fall that led to 24 of the 61 student participants being diagnosed with Exertional Rhabdomyolysis.

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Institutional Neutrality Working Group gathers community feedback on potential policy

By Nicholas Prather | January 24

Tufts’ Institutional Neutrality Working Group hosted a total of five listening sessions to hear input from faculty, staff and students on a potential statement of institutional neutrality. On Jan. 15 and Jan. 16, the working group held two final virtual listening sessions for all Tufts community members to voice their thoughts, questions and concerns.

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Battle for the Senate: Nine key races

By Estelle Anderson, Maxwell Shoustal, Zach Halverstam, Nate Hall, Julieta Grané and Nicholas Prather | November 5

Thirty-four Senate seats are up for grabs today. Democrats currently hold a slim majority in the Senate, where they sit in seven of the nine most competitive seats. Democrats must win seven of these seats and the presidency in order to achieve a majority.

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Somerville Ballot Question 6 will determine future of CPA

By Nicholas Prather | November 4

In addition to answering “Yes” or “No” on five statewide ballot questions, Somerville residents are voting on one local ballot question. Question 6 asks if the city of Somerville should “amend its acceptance of the Community Preservation Act.”

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Men's lacrosse players released from hospital with investigation to follow

By Nicholas Prather | September 26

All members of the Tufts men’s lacrosse team who were admitted to the hospital with a rare muscle condition after a 45-minute team workout last week have been discharged, the university announced Wednesday.

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Rep. Uyterhoeven defeats challenger Hornby in Democratic primary

By Nicholas Prather | September 25

Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven defeated Kathleen Hornbyin the Sept. 3 Democratic primary for Somerville’s 27th Middlesex District, winning 69% of the vote. Uyterhoven earned 5,705 votes, while Hornby earned 2,571 votes.

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Five Tufts men’s lacrosse players hospitalized after workout led by Tufts alumnus

By Nicholas Prather | September 21

Five Tufts men’s lacrosse players remain hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis — commonly known as “rhabdo” — after participating in a 45-minute workout session on campus last Monday. A Tufts alumnus and graduate of the BUD/S, or Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL, Navy SEAL training program led the exercise. Of the approximately 50 team members who participated, 12 were diagnosed with rhabdo following the workout.

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Somerville City Council endorses November ballot question legalizing psychedelic-assisted therapy in Massachusetts

By Nicholas Prather | September 3

The Somerville City Council passed a resolution on July 11 to endorse the “Natural Psychedelic Substances Act,” an upcoming proposition on the November ballot that would legalize the usage of psychedelics in Massachusetts. If enough voters vote “yes” to the act, which will appear as Question 4 on their ballots, it would allow adults 21 and older to legally grow, possess and use specific amounts of psychedelics that have been shown to have therapeutic benefits for certain mental health conditions.

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Daniel Dennett, Tufts professor emeritus and renowned philosopher, passes away at 82

By Nicholas Prather | May 15

On April 19, Daniel Dennett, University and Fletcher Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, passed away at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. His death was caused by complications from interstitial lung disease.

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Medford and Somerville collaborate on new Area Plan for Broadway Corridor

By Nicholas Prather | April 29

Medford and Somerville have partnered to create a new Area Plan for the Broadway Corridor, a one-mile stretch of street along the border between Medford and Somerville. Created with the help of community feedback and support from the Horsley Witten Group, the plan will address zoning challenges that have made it a challenge to develop the corridor.

Investigation into lacrosse rhabdo hospitalizations released by administration

Institutional Neutrality Working Group gathers community feedback on potential policy

Battle for the Senate: Nine key races

Somerville Ballot Question 6 will determine future of CPA

Men's lacrosse players released from hospital with investigation to follow

Rep. Uyterhoeven defeats challenger Hornby in Democratic primary

Five Tufts men’s lacrosse players hospitalized after workout led by Tufts alumnus

Somerville City Council endorses November ballot question legalizing psychedelic-assisted therapy in Massachusetts

Daniel Dennett, Tufts professor emeritus and renowned philosopher, passes away at 82

Medford and Somerville collaborate on new Area Plan for Broadway Corridor

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