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...Sullivan lineage in Cambridge politics has been "good for the community, creating a sense of commitment and stabiltiy in the neighborhood," says Danehy. "They are a close-knit family that inspires and rallies around one another...
...1960s, the close-knit New York City real estate community took notice of the new kids in town when the Tisches built the Summit Hotel, two apartment buildings and several motels. They acquired other hotels across the U.S., including the Mark Hopkins in San Francisco and the Ambassador hotels in Chicago...
Trouble began soon. "We're a close-knit community," says Sheriff John Madroso. "We take a strong look at outsiders." The outsiders were not only Asians from out of state, they were living five to a motel room, cooking native dishes in their kitchenettes and making good wages. "Jobs are a real emotional issue in a small town," explains Karen Wilson, head of Hawthorne's employment agency. "A lot of people voiced concern about the outsiders...
...close-knit structure of the VES department may cause it to suffer more than most departments from the University's strict tenure policy. There are six tenured professors in the department--none of whom are women--and two have joint appointments with the Graduate School of Design. Since students in the department tend to work very closely with one particular faculty member, if he or she is denied tenure and leaves it is particularly disruptive. "Freshman and sophomore year I studied intensely with one film teacher who then had to leave," says Abrams. "After that I completely changed my course...
...North is the fact that there isn't a stereotype because all the athletes, for example, don't all apply here. The house is diverse. The tutorial staff and the masters are superb, and we've got a lot ofspirit. Our small size is a real advantage; we'rea close-knit house where everybody knows everybodyelse...