Tufts University - Jumbo Yearbook (Medford, MA)

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Matching Section Match the famous Tufts name or term on the left with the appropriate quote or definition on the right. Don’t look too hard. 1. Housing Lottery 2. Sheraton Commander 3. Fires 4. T.C.U. Senate 5. Hillel 6. Steven Manos 7. Bobbie Knable 8. Tim Winant (former Dean of Students) 9. Bruce Reitman 10. Wessel Library 11. Eaton Lounge 12. The Newly Renovated Eaton Lounge Campus Center 13. Senior Drive 14. The “Greek” System 15. The Observer 16. The Daily 17. T.S.R. 18. C.S.L. 19. Campus Center A. A no win proposition and a tri-annual happening B. Optional housing for those who desire it (as described by Tufts tour guides 1978-1980) C. a bi-annual happening D. Hillel E. T.C.U. Senate F. A man who hates undergraduates, but loves their money G. Led a National Search for the selection of a Dean of Students H. I was bad, but things can get worse (and did) J. Would throw his mother out of dorm housing for lighting a candle (even if she was a freshman) K. Tufts only pick-up bar L. Two Ping-Pong tables, motley furniture, a Pac-Man machine, and a dirty old carpet M. Two Ping-Pong tables, motley furniture, a Pac-Man machine, and an old carpet N. A time to ask for money from strug¬ gling undergraduates who have already made a $37,242.00 donation. O. A very old institution given no support from anyone P. Rupert Murdoch would be proud Q. al thenewws thet fitz wee prind . . R. 1. Fastest growing student run employ¬ ment agency in East Medford. 2. Inefficient and self-indulgent ticket to Harvard and Stanford Business School S. (they don’t know either) T. ?

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The Committee to Say What Needs to Be Said was formed by five members of the Arts and Sciences class of 1982 who feel it necessary to offer criticisms and impressions of Tufts University. We are not five irate individuals attempting to vent blind anger, but rather five individuals who have been sufficiently involved in the Tufts Community to offer insights based on experience and frustration. This leaflet is not intended to be destructive in nature and we apologize to those who may be offended by our efforts. It is our hope to focus on weaknesses and ironies which exist within our community. Although we have attempted to accomplish this in an entertaining and informal manner, the problems we see are real. These problems, if recognized by the majority of the stude nt body, can be remedied. It is our hope that future generations of Tufts students will bring about those changes which are necessary to prove to all that this University is more than a “three star school”. Submitted to the Community by The Committee to Say What Needs to Be Said Dedicated to: Lisa Candels, Lilly Cunningham, Father Thomas Foley, Robyn Gittleman, Bernie Harleston, Rose Hughes, CSL Chairman Donald Klein, Kathy McCarthy, Rabbi Jeff Summit, Kathy Watson, Bill Wells, Bob Winn and all the others who have made the best of a difficult situation. AND The Class of 1982 and the hopes and dreams of future Tufts students.

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Real Universities Do . . — have traditions. — support institutions that support the social environment. — have libraries where every student can find ample study space. — have paved roads. — have adequate athletic facilities so that intramural and intercollegiate athletics coexist rather than compete for limited space. — have athletic facilities that check out equipment. — have more than six basketball hoops. — have humor magazines. — have decent yearbooks. — have a marching band. — have a fight song. — allow their hockey club to go varsity. — their crew club to go varsity. — their volley ball club to go varsity, etc . . .. — own or operate their bookstore. — which stock the required books. — and don’t make money on yogurt. — give their undergraduate pre-med students the courtesy of an inter¬ view at their Medical School. — have a President who supports racial equality through actions rather than empty rhetoric. — have a President who realizes that holding monthly meetings with students is not a favor - it is a responsibility. — have a President who attends undergraduate commencement. — have a Campus Center. Why Aren’t We A Some of these problems can be attributed to student apathy, but the overwhelming majority can be traced to the Administration. Few of the situations we have criticized could be considered major deficiencies on their own. Collectively, a clear picture emerges: that of a University which is plagued by an Administration with little regard for the quality of student life. We do not deny that Tufts is a strong academic in¬ stitution, but there are scores of schools with outstanding faculties and educa¬ tional opportunities - few of them charge their students $12,000 a year. How can Tufts hope to compete against similarly qualified schools when it treats its own students like second class citizens? If Tufts wants to be more than a three star school, it must treat its undergraduates like five star students. Sadly, this is not the case in 1982. It is insulting for students to hear time and time again that a Campus Center cannot be built due to financial insolvency. During our four years at Tufts, we have witnessed the construction of two dormitories, an Intercultural Center, an addition to Cousens Gymnasium, and score of graduate school pro-