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...skepticism; even computer programs can make mistakes and standardization should not lead to blind trust. Every case should in the end be held to the scrutiny of human judgment. Overall, however, we welcome the College’s attempt to modernize this system, which will hopefully discourage plagiarism and begin to a curb a disturbing trend in American higher education. Intellectual theft is a serious breach of trust that shows deplorable contempt for the opportunities and advantages offered by a good education. Used sensibly, TurnItIn.com could persuade students—even if their own consciences can?...
...basketball team opens up its 2006-07 season Saturday afternoon versus Maine at Lavietes Pavilion, it will be without the full complement of its recruiting class.Freshman Tomas Balcetis, a 6’4 combo guard out of Vilnius, Lithuania, withdrew from the team shortly after the beginning of practice this fall due to a heart condition that puts his health at risk in high-activity situations. Balcetis, who averaged 20 points per game during his senior season at the Holderness School in Plymouth, N.H., made the decision to remove himself from the team in consultation with his parents, after considering...
...Bale gained attention for his intense training in recent roles. Before 2004’s “The Machinist,” he lost over 65 pounds, and in preparation for his starring role in last year’s blockbuster “Batman Begins,” he gained it all back in muscle weight.But “Harsh Times” demanded a more subtle approach. As Bale put it, “the mental preparation dictated the physical result.”“It really had to do with body language that just...
...When the IOP cut off beer sales for the night, tension came to a head, prompting a group of students to begin chanting “More Beer, Less Fox!” in the midst of the forum floor...
...Although pricing and the full lineup have not yet been announced, Microsoft says that high-definition movies would be available as video-on-demand content. You would download it onto the Xbox 360's hard drive; once you begin watching the film, you would have 24 hours to finish. Warner Bros. titles will include V for Vendetta, The Perfect Storm and - when it is released for video-on-demand - Superman Returns. At the end of each movie viewing, users will see a promotion to buy an HD DVD disc of the movie, compatible with the Xbox...