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April 4, 2008
Stabbing at DU
On the morning of March 29, Dan Stebbins, A’10, a member of Delta Upsilon, was stabbed three times, once each in his lower back, side, and arm. Stebbins, who was attacked outside of the fraternity, was taken to the hospital immediately, and expects to recover from his wounds shortly. The assault occurred when Stebbins and four other DU brothers got into an altercation with three non-students, who fled after the incident. The Daily reported that the Somerville police have taken three men into custody, although their names are not being released, as the stabbing is considered an ongoing investigation. “I was actually very surprised that I had been stabbed,” Stebbins told the Daily on Monday, March 31. “I never saw [the knife]. It was a split-second thing that happened…As far as the wounds go, they’ll be fine in a week or so,” he continued. “It actually does make me more cautious. It’s kind of an eye-opening thing, it makes you think twice about getting myself involved in altercations like that. You never know what can happen.”The Violence Continues…
The Tufts University Police Department sent out a Public Safety Bulletin on March 31, stating that “an armed robbery…occurred at the Conwell Convenience Store located at the corner of Conwell Ave. & Hillsdale St.” The perpetrator was wielding a large weapon of some sort, possibly a crowbar, and has not yet been detained. He was described as a white male who was wearing a black hoodie covered by a checkered jacket.Are We Green Yet?
On March 29, Tufts hosted an energy conference to promote clean energy and to consider how businesses can engage in “going green.” Two hundred students, professors, and visitors attended the conference, which was sponsored by Tufts’ Energy Security Initiative (ESI). The conference centered on the promotion of discussion about the impact that new companies can have on the existing market if they are devoted to clean energy.Tufts’ Own Today Show
Meredith Vieira, J’75 and winner of nine Emmys, will be this year’s commencement speaker. Speculation about her address began when Vieira, who has co-hosted the Today Show on NBC since 2006, declined the prestigious Light on the Hill award earlier this year. President Bacow shared Vieira’s qualifications with the Tufts Journal, saying, “Meredith Vieira is one of the most respected figures in American journalism today, with a unique perspective on both the news itself and the business of news. Tufts is very proud to claim her as a distinguished graduate, and I know that her remarks will resonate with our graduates and their families.”Who is the MOST active citizen?
Tufts’ Office of Institutional Research and Evaluation has released findings that show that undergraduate Tisch Scholars tend to be more engaged or interested in civic activities than their peers. Tisch Scholars, who apply to the program in the fall of their freshman or sophomore years, are exposed to activities, both academic and extracurricular, designed to peak their interest in active citizenship. The “Civic and Political Activities and Attitudes Survey” followed students while they were enrolled at Tufts and for two years thereafter. Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Evaluation Dawn Geronimo Terkla and MIT’s Associate Director for Assessment and Evaluation publicized the study.We Relay
Tufts’ Sixth Annual Relay for Life raised an impressive $70,000. Relay for Life is a 12-hour walkathon designed to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society. Zachary Parris ‘09, co-chair of the Planning Committee, reported to the Daily that there was a 45 percent increase in the number of people involved this year. The event, which took place on Friday, March 28, boasted 60 teams and a total of 725 participants. One of the highlights of the event was the Luminaria Ceremony, in which lights were placed around the Gantcher Center and participants listened to cancer survivors speak about their experiences. One such orator was Matt Gaeta ‘10. “I spoke about my story and how it affected me and about how I think it is important to help kids in my situation,” he told the Daily. Relay for Life has developed into one of campus’ most prominent events, featuring performances by student groups and providing a way for students to espouse a cause with their friends.—Compiled by Kate Schimmer