While the function of the page has not changed, a news forum has been added in recent months, allowing free discourse on any issue. Tufts Pursues Environmental Compliance Various representatives of the Tufts community, including the engineering department, the TCU Senate and the Crafts House have taken measures to make Tufts a more environmentally active university, partially in response to federal agencies enforcing environmental regulations more strictly. We have already settled cases with Yale and Boston University and are continuing to do inspections of colleges. Substance Free Housing Integrity Compromised by Unwilling Residents In Tufts University's substance free dorms, a percentage of the students smoke and drink regardless. Unfortunately for those who chose to live in a substance or smoke free environment for personal or health concerns, there are many who are living there who do not want to participate.
Some students choose substance free housing with no intention of abiding by the system.
The Merchants on Points program has come under consideration for change recently, as the TCU Senate is campaigning for the addition of a Chinese restaurant to the system. Currently the four vendors that participate in MOPS are generally satisfied with the program but complain that some aspects hurt their business. The Beezelbubs are among the elite collegiate a capella groups around the country. During Spring Break, the group will embark on their first overseas tour in 13 years. The Bubs will tour in Paris for 10 days.