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...program in which students are granted extra “points” on the basis of their race is admittedly less appealing than a program that purports to take into account the entire “experience” of a student when seeking to diversify a student body. Public universities like the University of Michigan rely on numerical systems and admit students that rank high on a certain scale. When these systems result in low minority admissions, they manipulate the scale in order to give minorities an extra boost...
...same as Harvard’s, his was at most a white lie. Truth be told, Harvard’s method is only a more sophisticated, less numerical version of Michigan’s. They may appear different, but to paraphrase Brennan, just because one system adds points to admit disadvantaged minority applicants and the other adds a non-numerical preference, does not make one constitutional and the other...
...clerics retired apart, and the rest of those trapped inside initially slept on the cold flagstones in the basilica. But after the first week, several of the Palestinians admit, some of their number broke into the monks' quarters and stole blankets as well as crucifixes and icons. Even with covers, a full night's rest was out of the question. The Israeli soldiers outside kept the noise constant with loudspeakers calling on those in the church to come out. Then, too, the captives were constantly on edge, fearing a surprise attack...
...Board is not equipped to deal with allegations of sexual assault, and it is refreshing to hear the administration admit that its process was flawed. But in order to remedy the situation, the College must create a new disciplinary board that does not replicate the existing Ad Board’s many weaknesses. The administrators who are qualified to grant extensions to add/drop deadlines and approve advanced standing petitions do not necessarily have the appropriate skills to handle cases of sexual assault; members of a new board responsible for such cases must be thoroughly trained. The ability to understand...
...much as the Dems are loath to admit it, political photographs are fair game for anyone who wants to use them, and this time around, the Republicans happen to have dibs on the hot seller...