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...While it was intriguing to see the pictures from Mars, there's still so much we don't know about our own planet. Our lives may depend on learning more about Earth's climate, its ecosystems and how pollutants affect its inhabitants. That research is much more important than exploring Mars. Mark Sebby Carpentersville, Illinois...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters | 11/5/2006 | See Source »

...know if David would say that “Seinfeld” had a social conscience, but I do know—thanks to their unintentionally ironic blog, Grey Matter—that the writers of “Grey’s Anatomy” intend to affect broader commentary. Zoanne Clack, the only writer on the show who holds an M.D., lists five reasons why watching “Grey’s Anatomy” isn’t a waste of time. She explains herself with platitudes like...

Author: By Kyle L. K. Mcauley, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Pull the Plug on ‘Grey’s’ | 11/2/2006 | See Source »

...It’s important,” says Helgen, the campaign director for the Harvard Democrats. “What happens on November 7 will affect what happens in 2008.” Others feel a personal attachment to a certain election, especially if the candidate will ultimately be affecting their hometown...

Author: By Alyssa N. Wolff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard's Blue and Red Rev Up for Nov. 7 | 11/1/2006 | See Source »

...isn’t just thinking within the confines of the Square. This year, the association is focusing on reaching beyond Harvard’s campus by building its alumni relationships, developing public service programs in the underprivileged areas of Boston, and addressing issues in America and Africa that affect the world’s black community.In light of the BSA’s commitment to its widespread constituents, it is questionable whether a card that plays on the idea of exclusivity is really the best mascot for a club that wants to represent an entire ethnic group. The card...

Author: By Gracye Y. Cheng, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Getting Carded | 11/1/2006 | See Source »

...It’s this desire to affect and change what’s going on in the country,” says Lesser. “You get this sense that you’re involved in something much bigger than yourself.” It’s difficult to imagine a bunch of over-achieving Ivy-Leaguers taking such an altruistic approach to the election without considering how impressive it will eventually look on their resumes. However, these student activists appear to be much less interested in reaping the personal benefits than they do with using their...

Author: By Alyssa N. Wolff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard's Blue and Red Rev Up for Nov. 7 | 11/1/2006 | See Source »

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