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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...through self-determination. They are an obstacle that must be at least overcome, if not eradicated. This is not mere "self-interest" or selfishness. Instead, self-preservation and self-determination have become pearls of great price and violence has already anointed by some as the means with which to attain these desired ends...

Author: By Christa M. Franklin, | Title: Selfism: The New Prejudice | 5/3/1999 | See Source »

Instead of challenging the intellectual legitimacy of such statements, many teachers place their fear of silence in sections, uncertainty and desire for good standing among their students ahead of their instinct to challenge and force students to attain more sophisticated levels of analysis. Desirous of positive CUE Guide ratings for friendliness, responsiveness and sensitivity, they abandon their Socratic obligation to mold student minds through challenge and query...

Author: By Adam R. Kovacenvich, | Title: As an X, I Feel Y | 3/15/1999 | See Source »

...then you're just not popular. Join a traditionally geeky activity like drama club, marching band or (heaven forbid) math team, and you can also kiss any hopes of being popular goodbye. The definition of popularity has narrow parameters, ones which are difficult to attain but ever so easy to lose...

Author: By Annie K. Zaleski, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Jawbreaker Leaves a Sour Taste | 2/19/1999 | See Source »

...attain coupled nirvana, Spoon says: ³First, become inspired.² Then move to bigger and better things: outdo your best friends¹ weddings, scoff at their wine suggestions and secure the jealousy of every other couple at the gym. Keep track of your own honey though; this cosmopolitan rat race takes no prisoners...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Silver Spooon | 2/18/1999 | See Source »

Toyota recently introduced its first hybrid car, the Prius, in Japan. It runs on both gasoline combustion and an electric battery, and can attain about double the gas mileage of an ordinary auto. General Motors recently finished its first good electric car, the EV1, although it requires frequent recharging due to its limited range. DaimlerChrysler, taking advantage of research of both its German and American branches, leads the way in developing fuel cell engines--engines which use hydrogen gas as fuel and could produce little more than water as waste. These projects, although showing far more promise than ever before...

Author: By Amos C. Kenigsberg, | Title: Drowning Ourselves in Black Gold | 2/9/1999 | See Source »

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