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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Kashani made several voyages of exploration into the subterranean passages, both with and without the aid of electricity. "They're all lit, if you can find the light switches. If you can't find the light switches, it's pretty scary," he says. "In all that time, I never took a flashlight down there," he continues. "That would increase your chances of getting caught...

Author: By Vindu P. Goel, | Title: Tales of the Tunnels | 2/5/1987 | See Source »

Although Yale students will need more financial aid to cover the tuition hike, part of the higher tuition fee itself will be spent on financial aid to cover for the decrease in federal aid grants...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Tuition at Yale Breaks $17,020; Up 6.1% | 2/5/1987 | See Source »

...Student aid is increasing by 12 percent, in part because of federal cutbacks in aid which we're picking up," Ackerman said...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Tuition at Yale Breaks $17,020; Up 6.1% | 2/5/1987 | See Source »

Peking's aim in allowing foreign study was to satisfy a thirst for Western technology. Since 1978 increasing numbers of Chinese have enrolled in American schools, usually to pursue degrees in mathematics or the sciences. The students, many of whom are awarded government aid or fellowships, generally work hard and live frugally...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Thinking About Home | 2/2/1987 | See Source »

Other famous Harvard graduates wrote their senior and graduate theses on topics far removed from their eventual profession. But, even when there is no direct similarity, the methods learned while writing a thesis no doubt aid in future research endearvors...

Author: By Gil Citro, | Title: Theses of the Rich and Famous | 1/28/1987 | See Source »

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