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sackler b [news]
who cares?
Mitesh Popat MD/MPH ‘07
I came across a book entitled “The lost art of caring” at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital medical library, when I should have been studying something along the lines of pulmonary embolism or CHF. For some reason, the title struck a cord and I flipped through the book and read the first essay. Upon completing it, I proceeded to walk to the portly British librarian, who provides frivolous conversation about British India, Cricketing, or the latest New Yorker cartoon, and requested to check out the book.
sackler a [tufts community]
From the other Ground Zero: Biloxi, Mississippi
sohil sud M'09
We
are told to never forget 9/11/01. Never forget the tragic losses of life,
the tales of heroism, and our national response to the events of that day.
Never forget its impact upon our world, for our national identity is rests
upon this memory.
For those very same reasons, today I urge you to never forget 8/29/05. Or
rather, (in case you’ve already forgotten – like I had, until
a recent road-trip), I urge you to remember 8/29/05. Remember Hurricane
Katrina. Remember the 1,604 people that died (equivalent to TUSM classes
of M’06 to M’15)
harrison ave [entertainment]
mpag on stage
adianez albelo and vaani garg m'08
For the past few years SNMA (Student National Medical Association) had set the precedent at TUSM of a multicultural performing arts show in the spring semester. This event highlighted the talents of medical students and faculty as well as area community members ranging from performing martial arts to dancing Tahitian style to modeling fashions from around the world. Last year in our first semester at TUSM, we had heard about the infamous SNMA show, but we felt the need for more multicultural events throughout the year. We wanted to create a venue to encourage dance, theatre, singing and music, with the collective goal of increasing awareness of the cultural diversity on our campus and our community at large. As such, we started MPAG (the Multicultural Performing Arts Group) in January of 2005.
the y [sports and recreation]
march madness becomes april amazement
derek richardson M'09 
This years NCAA tourney was fantastic as usual, filled with buzzer beaters and the improbable Final Four run by George Mason that riveted the country. Sadly George Mason’s run came to an end at the hand of the evil Florida Gators. Christian Probst (M’09), a self proclaimed “certified Gator Superfan” claims, “I’m just as responsible as the players for this win, maybe more so. I cheered my heart out. I gave it everything I had, and I’m proud to say I’m champion of the world.” Allegedly Christian celebrated his new found champion status by stealing a police horse and galloping around Boston Common. Shouts of “Go Gators!” and the distinctive clapping of the Gator Chomp were heard throughout the night. Congratulations Christian, you truly are a champion.
posner [humerus]
LIVIN’ YO’ LYFE: SPRING BREAK IN THE BAHAMAS!
amit sura M'08
When my friends and I were trying to decide what to do over Spring Break, we mentioned the more sophisticated places you would think medical students would consider visiting during their time off: the Alhambra in Spain, the Coliseum in Italy, and the wine-tasting countryside in Napa California. Those ideas lasted for a good two seconds before we realized the importance of a beach, plenty of suntan lotion, and many other spring breakers looking to have a good time. Suddenly the more “I’m still in College” ideas came to mind: Cancun, Miami, and yes, the Bahamas.
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Editor's Note: Congratulations to the M'06s on matching and to the rest of you, good luck wrapping this year up! We hope you've enjoyed this year's TCI and as always, send us any interesting stories, thoughts and photos throughout the year: connective.issue@gmail.com. Have a wonderful summer! -- Grace, Jess, Mike, Maria, Stella, Flug, and Jason.