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...Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Michael D. Smith, the University as a whole has been mobilized to tackle unprecedented budgetary constraints. We recognize the new limits facing the College and commend the College for reiterating its commitment to the Harvard Financial Aid Initiative. Likewise, we encourage them to maintain their support of undergraduate life through the continued development of initiatives such as the Student Life Fund and social programming for freshmen, in addition to long-term projects such as House renewal...
Perhaps it’s comforting to know that Christmas traditions can survive through political and economic turmoil; in fact, every time you guzzle an eggnog-peppermint-gingerbread-pine-tree-flavored latte, commend yourself for remembering Jesus and the meaning of Christmas during these difficult, distracting times. That’s just what Starbucks wants...
...better than this particular elder statesman to make such a pronouncement? In the midst of his ongoing struggle with brain cancer and what will likely be his last term as a U.S. Senator, Kennedy has not only witnessed but also participated in much of America’s commendable progress over the last half-century. He has known, intimately, the lowest lows and highest highs of his country’s flight to its present (precarious) position. And he has personally demonstrated both the selflessness and the ardor needed to move mountains and make change, not only for Massachusetts residents...
...much squash? It’s one of the few crops that grows into the fall in New England, so we partnered with Sharon, MA’s Ward’s Berry Farm.” We appreciate this gesture of sustainability and commend Harvard’s investment in local produce. At the same time, however, we believe it is necessary for HUDS to realize that squash is not a panacea and must be supplemented. Although the complaint may seem humorous, it is entirely valid: The sheer amount of squash served in the dining hall as a meal?...
Hunter won't divulge the prayer's content other than to say that Obama "trusts God and the American people and just wanted to commend himself to each." The 60-year-old champion of what some call the New Evangelicalism also downplays the session's possible importance for his own status, noting that Obama has always been "very good about keeping religious leaders in the loop." Though he says he has prayed with Obama twice before, Hunter adds, "I find it hard to believe that I'm in the inner prayer circle...