Word: concerned
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Angela Miklavcic's concern for underage drinking in finals club (Opinion, Nov.24) is typical puritan vitriol. She attacks the AD for serving alcohol to her 16-year old friend, claiming that "Harvard students should have better judgement any day, drunk or sober, than 16-year-olds...
...disgusted, however, at the reckless behavior and obvious lack of judgement the A.D. had at that weekend's party. The two girls went to the party earlier in the evening, returned around 1 a.m. and then snuck out of the room at 2 a.m. to return. My main concern is that the A.D. let them in again. There are people on campus who may look young, but any Harvard student would be able to tell that my friend's sister and her friend are definitely not in college...
However, according to Schaller, "any student who for whatever reason has a concern, be it moral, ethical or religious concern about an academic program, is encouraged to talk to an advisor." Though each student's objections are considered on a case-by-case basis, students who have "concerns" can technically opt out of any course. Schaller had no information as to whether other students opt out of procedures other than abortions...
...nutritionist with no formal training or certification (only 23 states require licensing of dietitians and nutritionists) who relies on news accounts to keep abreast of new research. Cosman warns her clients to visit a doctor before taking herbs and fears that too many are searching for magic bullets. "My concern is that they are overhyping herbs," she says, "and missing the central idea that you must eat healthy...
...weeks ago, local police in Michigan have yet to interview the 70-year-old doctor. "I'm not going to make a decision based solely on what's aired on TV," said Oakland County prosecutor David Gorcyca before watching the show. Meanwhile, some of Kevorkian's friends have expressed concern about this stand he's trying to take. "I think he's actually under the belief that he's not simply a doctor now," said longtime Kevorkian lawyer Geoffrey Fieger, adding that the doctor wouldn't do anybody any good by "martyring himself" now. There is, however, no justice more...