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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...three-year-old prefect program, in which upperclassmen are assigned to visit freshmen entryways, represents one attempt Harvard has made to ease the transition for newcomers into College life. The prefect program, however, is beset with problems. A battery of new reforms will make things a bit better for the Class of '91 than they used to be, but the reforms don't address the program's essential flaw...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Not Perfect Yet | 9/24/1987 | See Source »

...have been trying to get support for years now," said Greg A. Johnson '72, graduate secretary of PBH. "This is an attempt by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to supply us with that...

Author: By Jeffrey S. Nordhaus, | Title: PBH Hires Public Service Director For Understaffed Student Programs | 9/24/1987 | See Source »

...attempt to create a central meeting place for off-campus and transfer students, Dudley House last night embarked on a new food plan designed to bring more of the house members to Lehman Hall for meals...

Author: By James H. Colopy, | Title: Dudley Starts New Plan For Food, Fraternizing | 9/22/1987 | See Source »

...President. Most did not, though they may have had a sense of deja vu once she began explaining. Aquino reminded them that ten months earlier she had asked the Cabinet to resign in the turmoil following an + alleged coup plot. Now, in the wake of the most serious coup attempt yet, it was time for another reshuffle. Complying with her request, each member scribbled, "I hereby tender my resignation." Defense Secretary Rafael Ileto, arriving late for the meeting, was asked by reporters outside if he would quit with the rest of the Cabinet. Said Ileto: "Well, if that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Philippines The Joker Was Not Laughing | 9/21/1987 | See Source »

Even without Arroyo, Aquino would still face daunting difficulties. "Dropping him may change the climate," said Blas Ople. "It won't change any fundamental problems." Though she has managed to revive democratic institutions, Aquino has yet to forge a clear set of legislative priorities. Her attempts at promoting economic recovery were sidetracked by last month's uprising. Meanwhile, rumors are swirling that Honasan is planning to launch another takeover attempt, this time using tanks under his command. And late last week, Communist guerrillas waged a heated battle with government troops + just 30 miles away from Manila. Aquino is likely...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Philippines The Joker Was Not Laughing | 9/21/1987 | See Source »

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