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It’s not unusual for Harvard’s politically inclined students to spend a weekend rallying in Virginia or canvassing New Hampshire to help bolster campaigns. But Harvard’s political fruit tends to fall far from the tree. When it comes to helping out back at home, many students favor physics over civics...

Author: By Michael M. Grynbaum and William L. Jusino, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Local Politics Leave Students Cold | 10/25/2005 | See Source »

...court, real soon,” Frost said. After this opening jab, Frost gave a speech outlining what he believed to be the central Democratic issues and those that he believes that the party must do a better job of addressing. He cited ways that Democrats could bolster their credentials on national security and “values,” while also calling for a renewed commitment to health care, education, energy independence, and fiscal responsibility.Frost also said that he thought it best to wait until early 2006 to unveil a unified Democratic platform for the midterm elections...

Author: By Paras D. Bhayani, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: With Eyes on ’06 Races, Democrats Convene | 10/17/2005 | See Source »

...accelerates particles, to discern the elements in the different garnets by their movement. Because garnets of different elements are found in different locations, the researchers were able to conclude that they, indeed, were of Indian origin. In addition to the lecture series, McCormick said he has other plans to bolster medieval studies over the next few years. “This lecture is only a part of the unfolding three-year program sponsored by the Mellon Foundation’s mega award,” McCormick said. “The other things the grant will fund include launching...

Author: By Sadia Ahsanuddin, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Grant Expands Medieval Program | 10/14/2005 | See Source »

...kids have adopted the same p.c. tributes to "tolerance" and "diversity" employed by groups like GLSEN. One of the savviest new efforts is called Inqueery (slogan: "Think for yourself"). Founded by a shaggy-haired 26-year-old named Chad Thompson, inqueery.com looks at first like a site designed to bolster proudly gay teens. Pink borders surround pictures of stylish kids, and bold text reads, "Addressing LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered] Issues on High School & College Campuses." Thompson, who realized in fourth grade that he was attracted to boys, remembers hurtful anti-gay jokes, and he is convincing when he denounces...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Battle Over Gay Teens | 10/2/2005 | See Source »

...this week over a highly-ranked Harvard squad would certainly bolster the case for an at-large bid this season. The potential playoff implications for the Mountain Hawks are not lost on Lembo...

Author: By Brad Hinshelwood, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Lehigh Hopes | 9/30/2005 | See Source »

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