June 10, 2009
In This Corner
The Fuse That Lit The Fire
Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier, but his struggle isn’t over yet
People
Stepping Up to the Plate
How a .038 hitter for the Jumbos ended up a home-run writer at Fenway Park
June People Notes
Ask The Professor
How are astronomical distances determined?
Kenneth R. Lang, a professor of astronomy, gives us the lowdown
Get Defensive
The latest studies show surprising connections between nutrition and immunity, and the experts say there is plenty we can do to stave off illness: exercise, relieve stress and eat healthier
Art of the Community
A wide range of works by artists from Medford, Somerville and Grafton are on display at the Art Gallery’s Sixth Annual Juried Summer Exhibition
Just Say No to Free Drug Samples
When doctors hand out doses of the latest medication to patients, they are doing more harm than good, says medical researcher
Legos and Learning
Video Tufts program sends college students to teach hands-on engineering skills to elementary school kids—with a big dash of fun
Briefs
Facebook and Your True Self
Psychology researchers find that certain aspects of the real you show up on your social networking site, whether you want them to or not
Grading Education Reform
Efforts to improve schools in Massachusetts have raised test scores, but an achievement gap remains, report Tufts professors
Faculty Awards for Arts and Sciences and Engineering
This year’s honors recognize 10 faculty and staff
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