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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...strongly commend Harvard for its participation in a $23 million effort to expand afterschool programs for the children of Boston. The Boston After School For All Partnership brings the University together with 11 other donors to improve and expand opportunities for Boston's youth. Though likely motivated by its desire to stay on good terms with its neighbors, Not only will Harvard's $5 million contribution help Harvard's public relations, it will also help thousands of Boston schoolchildren to enjoy quality afterschool activities that their school districts would otherwise be unable to afford. Afterschool activities contribute immensely...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, | Title: Helping Boston After School | 3/22/2001 | See Source »

...commend the Crimson for its apology in regard to Justin G. Fong's article. "The Invasian" was not responsible journalism, but The Crimson has shown itself to be a responsible institution in apologizing. The Crimson did not apologize for offending readers. Instead, it apologized for publishing a piece that did not adhere to its standards...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Letters | 3/22/2001 | See Source »

...commend you for your article on AIDS in Africa [SPECIAL REPORT, Feb. 12]. The writing was beautiful and moving. The AIDS pandemic here in South Africa is a greater Goliath than apartheid was. And on the wider continental front, we who live and labor in Africa and love this continent fear that this plague could be our undoing unless extensive help reaches us from other countries. Thank you for making that appeal. But as critical as outside help is, especially for the millions of victims, the even greater responsibility lies within Africa to teach, preach and practice safe sex. Unless...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Mar. 12, 2001 | 3/12/2001 | See Source »

...commend TIME for its efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and for the message that it's never too late to start caring for body and mind. The cover of this issue, however, seemed at odds with these positive messages. Smoking and drinking, it claims, are "fun," while the sweat suit-clad "healthier" alternative is not. That dichotomy undermines TIME's message by perpetuating questionable ideas of recreation. We can all be pleased that there are ways to "undo the damage" that causes heart disease, cancer and diabetes. But a medical focus should not blind us to other social problems. Your...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Feb. 26, 2001 | 2/26/2001 | See Source »

...commend TIME for its choice of George W. Bush [PERSON OF THE YEAR, Dec. 25-Jan. 1]. The media tended to be biased toward Bush during the whole campaign and its aftermath, but through it all, Bush showed how much grace, class and strength he possesses. I agree that he deserves such an honor. AMY VEACH White Lake, Mich...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Jan. 15, 2001 | 1/15/2001 | See Source »

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