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Thousands gather in Somerville Massachusetts on Wed. 26, 2025 to protest the detainment of a tufts student by ICE. (Hannah Brueske/Beacon Staff)

Thousands rally at Tufts University to decry ICE detainment of Rumeysa Öztürk

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu pays tribute to members of the figure skating community at the 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday, March 26. (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

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Freshman midfielder Laina Gustafson protects the ball while cutting through two Wheaton defenders.

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ARTS

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