Weekly Newsletter: May 21, 2023 (Commencement)
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NEWS | Monaco sits for final interview with the Daily As his 12-year tenure as president of Tufts University comes to a close, Anthony Monaco sat down with the Daily to discuss his legacy, accomplishments and hopes for the university’s future. READ MORE To them, he’s Tony: University President Monaco, as told by those who know him best | READ MORE
INVESTIGATIVE | ‘A lot of challenges’: Tufts’ failures as an accessible campus Delaney Clarke reports on the difficulties students faced in obtaining accommodations and support. READ MORE
NEWS | Class of 2023 looks to carve space in job market shaped by lofty layoffs, low unemployment Members of the Class of 2023 are expanding their job-search horizon as they get set to graduate into a labor market that is simultaneously desperate and reticent to welcome them. READ MORE
The senior class of The Tufts Daily, in their own words Ishaan Rajiv Rajabali, Aaron Gruen, Katie Spiropoulos and Olivia Field report. Photo by Aaron Gruen. Cover to cover: Class of 2023’s 4 years on campus, reviewed | READ MOREIncoming TCU Senate President Arielle Galinsky talks accomplishments, goals | READ MORE Amid negotiations, SMFA part-time lecturers hold firm against Tufts’ proposed pay cut | READ MORE
FEATURES | What makes a Jumbo? Faculty and staff take courses alongside students through Tuition Remission program Carmen Smoak reports. Senior Profile: TCU President Jaden Pena fosters understanding and inclusion through his leadership | READ MORESenior Profile: Wendell Phillips Award recipient Isabelle Charles reflects on her time at Tufts | READ MORE From their first to final year, these roommates have lived together through it all | READ MOREPotty Talk: The final flush | READ MORE
ARTS | The astonishing women behind ‘Little Women’ Discovering a shared love for the novel as first-years, Lucy Morrison and Alexandra Everbach directed the show together as seniors. READ MORE Senior Profile: Former executive arts editor Jack Clohisy reflects on his Daily experience | READ MORESenior Profile: Athena Nair discusses activism and the arts | READ MORE The seniors of BEATs are not ready to stop playing | READ MORE Seniors of Trunk celebrate 4 years of finding joy in children’s theater | READ MORE
OPINION | Letter from the Editorial Board: Thank you, Tony An excellent collaborator, you taught us — by example — how to be better students and better people. READ MORE Graphic by Becky Povill.
SPORTS | Sailing coach Ken Legler leaves his legacy at Tufts With this being his 43rd and final year as the Jumbos’ head coach, he has amassed a large number of awards and accolades during his tenure. READ MORE Senior Profile: Theo Henry bids basketball adieu | READ MORESenior Profile: Joelle Zelony reflects on basketball, team building, Jumbo friendships | READ MORESenior Profile: Ian Daly delivers stellar career through dedication, leadership | READ MORE
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- Q&A: Monaco sits for final annual interview with the Daily, reflects on accomplishments, hopes for the future of TuftsAs his 12-year tenure as president of Tufts University comes to a close, Anthony Monaco sat down with the Daily to discuss his legacy, accomplishments and hopes for the university’s future. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. The Tufts Daily (TD): President Monaco, thank you so much. We’re so honored […]
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- Letter from the Editor in Chief: Congratulations, Class of 2023Dear Class of 2023 and the Tufts community, Congratulations on completing another year of intellectual curiosity and creative adaptation. Today, Tufts graduates a class that has seen a lot. It’s fair to say the Class of 2023 had the most tumultuous college experience a collective can have. From being sent home in March of your […]