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...winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his series of articles exposing the huge admissions advantages afforded to privileged white students—exposed what might appear to be another disturbing college admissions trend. Some analyses of standardized test scores show that Asian-American applicants, on average, must attain higher scores to snag admission to some of the nation’s most desirable schools. But these statistics, while initially disturbing, are the result of a just and well intentioned system of affirmative action in college admissions. That system should not be abandoned in the face of harsh numbers...
...life. But, in their race clannishness, they choose to constitute a distinct body. And as such they are a perfectly legitimate subject for discussion,” the author says. “Race pride is a powerful and admirable force, but it would seem that the Jews could attain the desired friendly unity with the Gentile much sooner if the chord were not struck so loudly and often.” These few damning words sum up the experience of the Jewish student at Harvard, and indeed the Jewish person in America, until the mid-1950s. Jews, many...
...strongly supports Obama, where do I fall? Once again, a conversation on race has been reduced to white and black. I am energized by the Senator because he is smart, thoughtful and pragmatic. He represents me, a Democrat with strong Christian values. He knows the struggle of trying to attain the American Dream and the difficulties of being an ethnic minority in America. It's as simple as that. Chong-Hwa Lee Derwood, Maryland...
...strongly supports Obama, where do I fall? Once again, a conversation on race has been reduced to white and black. I am energized by the Senator because he is smart, thoughtful and pragmatic. He represents me, a Democrat with strong Christian values. He knows the struggle of trying to attain the American Dream and the difficulties of being an ethnic minority in America. It's as simple as that...
...last Sunday, the Black and White heavyweights did not find similar success this weekend, with its first varsity boat coming in 16th with a time of 16.53.10 and its second varsity notching a 28th place finish, clocking in at 17.18.74. The two boats were simply not able to attain a high enough stroke rate. While rowing at a rate ranging from 30-32 strokes, the team fell behind crews such as first-place Virginia, which reached a stroke rate of 34. Both the lightweights and heavyweights also had to deal with astounding winds, especially on the second half...