The game was first introduced to the Chinese mainland in the late 1990s by some overseas Chinese students in the Silicon Valley. It is a perfect way to make friends and get to know each other better.

[New students, however, often do need help with various adjustments to Tufts schedules, course selection and other administrative tasks.] I had one student call me about class times, really worried, ... He was asking 'A-R-R? What is A-R-R?' and just freaking out on the phone. I just said, 'Relax, it stands for arranged - it means your professor will work it out.'

It takes a lot for a student to open up to someone and these students have found someone that they can talk to.

It's unfortunate we have to lose some of these opportunities for students, but the very difficult financial situation we are in requires difficult measures.

Our goal was to donate $1,000. As you can see, our students well surpassed this goal. They were very excited.

If I were a thief, your belongings would be gone by now. Students leave all kinds of things lying around that are difficult and costly to replace.