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Indeed, in some ways it seems "diversity" has become the buzzword of those who decry Harvard for being elitist. A stunning example of this occurred a few months ago, when the College found itself embroiled in debate over its refusal to admit Gina Grant, a high school honors student who had committed matricide. On the one side were those--like me--who argued that a woman who five years ago brutally bludgeoned her mother to death (and then lied about it in her college interview) does not deserve admission to Harvard. On the other side were those who lambasted...
Observers disagree on the nature of dean's influence. Some say he hurts Harvard as a whole by putting the Business School's interests first in an era when cooperation is the University buzzword. Others praise him as a skillful negotiator who, unlike many administrators here, actually accomplishes what he sets...
...defense the buzzword is inexperience. Despite a talented defensive line, Princeton returns only five starters. The Tigers will have three new linebackers and two new defensive backs in their opening day starting lineup...
...defense the buzzword is inexperience. Despite a talented defensive line, Princeton returns only five starters. The Tigers will have three new linebackers and two new defensive backs in their opening day starting lineup...
...Mariners') with the fearsome stick of team salary caps. The probable result: small-market teams like the Pirates could afford to sign more free agents, but the salary cap would likely mean that overall player salaries would be frozen at something near current levels. "Partnership" is the new owner buzzword, for as Selig puts it, "We need to have a mature and reasoned partnership with the players...