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...research shows conciseness is interpreted as intelligence,” Oppenheimer said. “So thank you.” Between live “moments of science” demonstrations, a “Win-A-Date-With-a-Nobel-Laureate” contest, and a new mini-opera entitled “Inertia Makes the World Go Round,” the ceremony found time to recognize past Ig Nobel celebrities. 2003 winner C.W. Moeliker, who documented the first scientifically recorded case of homosexual necrophilia in the mallard duck, was on hand along with Lisa R. Danielson...
...consumption of 11 different buildings, including some of the biggest energy guzzlers on campus, like the Science Center and the Sherman Fairchild Biochemistry Lab. Each month of the competition will focus on a different aspect of energy conservation, such as turning off computers, closing blinds, and lowering thermostats. The contest will end on Earth Day, March 20, and the initiative will bestow its highest honors on the building with the largest percentage decrease in monthly energy consumption. A technical upgrade in an energy conservation feature is the top prize. “We wanted to reengage and recharge the community...
...just the best person for the job then.” But with first-year races pitting about 20 candidates for every two UC seats, Edward J. Dumoulin ’10 said he is concerned that the race will turn into a “popularity contest.” “There are a lot of people who threw their names into the hat, who wanted to win the seat, and have not really developed platforms,” said Dumoulin, who is running against 18 other first-years in the West Yard...
...Murphy said. “It wasn’t comfortable play-calling, because it’s a lot more comfortable when you’re controlling the line of scrimmage.”After averaging more than 175 yards through the team’s first two contests, Dawson’s three yards-per-carry average was only slightly better than last year’s 15-carry, 59-yard effort against the Mountain Hawks. The defense’s ability to again contain Harvard’s all-time leading rusher was most apparent early...
...question of having a really solid offense and also matching [the Tigers’] defense,” Mahon said. “Against Penn, we’re going to try to outpower them on offense.”HARVARD 3, NJIT 0After two extended contests, Harvard was able to ease past the Highlanders, sweeping NJIT, 3-0 (30-17, 30-17, 30-23), on Saturday afternoon.The Highlanders, having already been swept by the Colonials and the Big Green, were unable to find an answer for the Crimson’s powerful offense.Harvard’s serve kept...