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Professors were also impressed with Granholm during her time at HLS. Weld Professor of Law Charles R. Nesson ’60 said that Granholm was as impressive in the classroom as she was in her extra-curricular pursuits...
...second day, the trail rides begin. The horses are as slow as molasses, but who would complain about a meander under snowcapped Hahn's Peak amid the golden aspens rustling in the early-autumn breeze? Work seems far away, but that morning's Zenesque classroom lessons are giving form to action. Double down on vanquishing the fear, arrogance and ignorance that can mar communication. Practice patience and a soft touch to elevate your horse's confidence in your judgment. Maintain a relaxed awareness of all around...
...people to question their priorities and beliefs. Even as the Columbia administration has been hanging its head in shame, the pages of the Columbia Spectator have been full of insightful opinion pieces on issues ranging from the meaning of free speech, to the role of political opinion in the classroom, to the appropriateness of civil disobedience...
...much as one of those scary Pakistani-type madrassas, where rows of boys sit on the floor memorizing the Koran and the alumni all died at Tora Bora. The first minutes captured the class making ritual ablutions before prayer, followed by scenes of them actually praying together in the classroom, and finally, a lively segment of them practicing the call to prayer. Noting my horrified look, my friend explained that "public schools here are really much better these days." Much better, apparently, means that alongside Islamic indoctrination, kids also receive an hour of music lessons a week, their textbooks include...
...talk. They want to know why you wear a veil outside in Tehran, but not at home and not on trips. The right answer (Mommy doesn't believe in the veil, but the government denies her right to choose) could be punishable, if repeated by a child in a classroom...