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...only will schools become resegregated, but minorities will once again face the brunt of an unfair system, Willie said...
...cases, a city tries to improve its education standards, only to see the state budget for education get cut and sliced. And who gets blamed when Timmy's test scores fall? Well, hopefully the state politicians do, but often it is the mayor and city council that bear the brunt of the people's wrath. They are, after all, the most convenient politicians in sight--easily accessible and personally known--they, more than any other elected officials are supposed to fight for their constituencies. A senator or representative is more affiliated with their party, whereas many local politicians like Duehay...
...first-year grades. There is already too much luck involved in nabbing a competent teaching fellow and a supportive section of students-irregular grading scales shouldn't be part of the crap shoot. Such concern applies not just to first-years, though it often seems that we bear the brunt of the burden, but also to every student in a class where grading consistency is ignored...
Last year, Dean of the College Harry R. Lewis '68 stated that graduate presidents of final clubs will likely be held responsible for illegal activities on club property. While this suggestion is wise in that it is graduates who have the fiscal power to bear the brunt of serious damages that might be brought against a club, we would hope that that responsibility might be broadened to include current club officers, as well as the leaders of other student organizations or even students hosting parties in their suites...
Lenny is in the unenviable position of holding this trio together. She is the only unconsciously tearing the family apart, andBabe is on the verge of going to jail--orworse--for shooting her husband. Lenny bears thefull brunt of their grandfather's terminalillness. Lenny is not a part one can exactly playwith grace, but Jen Ceballos '01 plays herperfectly to every inch of fatigue andbedraggled-ness. The awkward, earnest way Lennytries to light her own birthday candles alone inher kitchen opens the play on a perfect note, andshowcases Ceballos' expertise with Lenny'sflighty, loud and endearing character. Lenny'salternately bossy...