Monica Jimenez

Senior Content Creator

Monica Jimenez is the assistant editor of Tufts Magazine and a senior content creator/editor for Tufts Now. She covers nutrition, psychology, literature, student and alumni stories, and more. Before coming to Tufts in 2016, she was a local journalist reporting on Somerville, Arlington, and other Greater Boston communities.

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Arts & Humanities

The Many Faces of Taylor Swift

Girl with a guitar, snake, industry disruptor, American queen—Taylor’s diverse personas give her cultural clout and staying power, say Swifties, singer...

December 9, 2024

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Climate & Sustainability

A Hurricane Survivor Studies the Response in North Carolina

Inspired by firsthand experience, a Tufts expert on humanitarian disasters launches study to improve local and international relief efforts

November 4, 2024

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Politics & Voting

Will Celebrity Endorsements Sway the Presidential Election?

Harris vs. Trump may well come down to Taylor vs. Elon in some battleground districts, says Tufts expert on youth voting

October 28, 2024

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Books

How Mysteries Work, and Why We Love Them

From morbid to madcap, mysteries offer a cognitive puzzle and an emotional journey few can resist, says alum and detective novelist Joanna Schaffhausen

October 16, 2024

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Aging

What Murakami’s Novels Say About Aging

Haruki Murakami ’s books offer solace as we get older, says his longtime friend, who teaches his work at Tufts

October 1, 2024

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Arts & Humanities

Cheyanne Atole’s Poetry of Identity

While majoring in sciences, she’s discovered a creative outlet in writing—and a vehicle for exploring her Filipina history

May 20, 2024

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Fitness

On Teens, Nutrition, and Exercise: How to Encourage Healthy Habits

Experts across Tufts outline the challenges for today’s teens when it comes to healthy eating and physical activity, and how parents and caregivers can help

April 9, 2024