Daily Newsletter: March 16, 2023
EPIIC Symposium explores race in global politics with State Dept. Rep Desirée Cormier SmithTitled “Power and Prejudice: Race and International Relations,” the three-day event hosted several panel discussions on the prevalence of racial issues in global politics. Desirée Cormier Smith, special representative for racial equity and justice in the U.S. Department of State, delivered the keynote address for the symposium. READ MORE
FEATURES | Growing up with technology: Skip the iPads and bring on the robots At the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development, educators and researchers are working to expose children to technology in a way that is hands-on and engaging. READ MORE
ARTS | ‘Red Rainbow’: What does it mean to celebrate Black and brown queer joy? “Red Rainbow” strives to open the door for Black and brown queer voices in theatre but fails to deliver a compelling story for the audience, writes our arts editor. READ MORE
OPINION | Walk away from Walgreens Recent decisions taken by Republicans and Walgreens are serious steps away from improving access to essential and legal healthcare. Abortion is healthcare, and this political power play fosters male dominance and puts female lives at risk, our opinion contributor writes. READ MORE
SPORTS | 2 ranked wins propel men’s lacrosse to 4–0 start While this coming week is spring break for most Tufts students, the Jumbos will stay busy and travel to New Jersey on Sunday for yet another ranked matchup, this time against No. 20 Stevens Institute of Technology. READ MORE This newsletter was compiled by Evelyn Altschuler. |
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