Word: affirmativeness
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...incomes as students, so a gift is a sign of gratitude,” explained Brooks E. Washington ’06, co-chair of the Senior Gift Campaign, with Paul M. Soper ’06, who is also a former Crimson photography chair. Both Rosensweig and Washington affirm that all is running smoothly. “Our effort is more unified and energetic than in past years.” said Washington. “People are very excited to be involved.” This year’s senior gift has several new additions that provide...
Though the Vestis Council hopes to make this year’s “Haute” more sophisticated than it has been in the past, producers affirm that the show is still focused on fashion at Harvard. The final segment of “Haute” will feature the personal styles of the models, all Harvard students selected by audition. It’s a nice reminder that, though Madame X might be an inspiration, fashion sense at Harvard doesn’t have to be confined to oil paintings...
...union of congenial spirits, to establish freedom of intercourse between those who like each other, to provide for the common defense against gruids, freaks, and such encumbrances, to secure the blessings of society, to ourselves and our successors, do ordain and establish THE~CLUB. I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will faithfully keep the existence of this club secret to the best of my ability and will preserve, protect, and defend its constitution and may I be hauled up before the dean if I do not remain forever true to this my solemn oath. Any I herewith, sink...
...much as Summers focused on “the rising salience of scientific ventures,” a frequent refrain of his presidency, he gave equal space to “affirm the importance of the arts and humanities as critical foundations of a college curriculum and vital areas for scholarship and creative expression.” Many humanities professors have expressed concern that the focus on science in Allston will come at the expense of the University’s commitment to their academic interests...
...more moderate Democrats, some of whom are members of the Gang of 14. That coalition of Democrats and Republicans banded together to prevent an escalation to a filibuster--nuclear-option scenario during the battles over federal appeals-court nominees earlier this year, and they met last week to affirm their belief that only "extraordinary circumstances" would justify a judicial filibuster. If at least five Senators from relatively conservative so-called red states--like Mark Pryor of Arkansas and Ben Nelson of Nebraska--can be convinced that Alito is not outside the mainstream, the thinking goes, then any chance...