Word: assistive
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...French student. I agree with your article about the French fear of change. While France has a particularly powerful and efficient public system of free tuition, medical and unemployment insurance and pension plans, all these lead us to be very demanding of the government. We want it to assist us with every difficulty, even if the current economic situation makes that impossible. The French have to think now about the government as a guide - not a miracle worker. Gabriel Beaudonnet Nantes, France On one hand, I rage against the French for their unwillingness to change, to accept new ideas...
...Fellow will provide logistical support to the new board. “I think the Campus Life Fellow will take on the responsibility of being a support figure and advisor for this student programming board,” Haan said. “The Office of Student Activities will assist this student-driven programming board in bringing their ideas to fruition.” —Staff writer Brittney L. Moraski can be reached at bmoraski@fas.harvard.edu...
...ruled out negotiations with the government unless Hamas renounces terrorism and recognizes Israel. But the prospect of a humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territories may force Israel to soften its position on Hamas. Olmert told TIME he is meeting with aides "to see what we can do" to assist the Palestinians through nongovernmental organizations without giving money to Hamas. And Olmert might still face U.S. resistance to his plan to evacuate some West Bank settlements if it looks as if he is trying to retain bigger ones and draw Israel's final borders in the process--which Palestinian leaders such...
...Bancroft said. “I wanted to do my part for our team and to help our team play better.” Alverson completed Harvard’s tally of four goals with her first collegiate goal in the second half. Senior Bridget Driscoll took the assist on Alverson’s goal, her eighth this season. “It was a tough game all around, but the highlight was definitely the freshmen stepping up and taking control,” junior Margaret Yellott said. “They play a huge part on this team...
...final 47 seconds of the second frame. Despite the less-than-favorable conditions, the first period consisted of high energy play from both teams. Sophomore Natalie Curtis, the leading scorer for Harvard, made the first goal in a little over a minute into the game. Simmons provided the assist. As Simmons passed the ball, Curtis used an open lane and sliced in front of the goal. Seizing the opportunity, Curtis fired the ball past BU goaltender Jenna Golden to score the first tally of the game. However, Boston University (7-3, 1-1 America East) would not allow the early...