Word: alcoholic
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During closing arguments, Culp recapped several issues introduced during the trial that he said called the murder charge into doubt. He emphasized a medical expert's testimony about just how dangerous extended sleeplessness can be. In one study he cited, test subjects whose blood alcohol level was .05 performed better at a driving simulator than those who had been kept awake for 24 hours. And cognitive function and memory retention declines exponentially as one day without sleep stretches into two and then three. "This is the elephant in the room," Culp said. "How completely, utterly, totally sleep deprived these...
...serious note, this is really sweet,” she said. “I’m probably pregnant, but that’s good; I’ll be having a Harvard baby in nine months,” Theron added, remarking on her alcohol-soaked welcome. After the roast, the Pudding performed a preview of their next show, “Fable Attraction,” before Theron held a press conference. Responding to a question about how being named Woman of the Year compared to winning an Oscar, Theron quipped, “I want...
Students wishing to hold a party might expect to consult the Student Handbook, or another official University document, to find out what rules they will be held accountable for. But in fact, the only place undergraduates are able find out about a new update to Harvard’s alcohol policy is from their fellow students. Harvard is implementing a new set of rules regarding private and public parties, which mandate that students register large events three weeks in advance and that Beverage Authorization Teams be present at those parties that serve alcohol. They also impose strict regulations on advertising...
...many undergraduates feel isolated from the process of choosing House masters. An ideal dean would solicit student input when making the kind of decisions that affect House life so profoundly. Especially in light of the withdrawal of UC party funds in the fall and last week’s alcohol crackdown, it would be wise to emphasize the need for open communication between student forums and the proposed dean. Though the dean’s role requires nuanced coordination of both the sentiments of the student body and the administration, the new dean should recognize that accepting student expression...
...Harvard is an educational institution, and we want to help people learn,” said Palfrey of the need to ease the transition from alcohol abstinence to legal drinking...