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Blair will not go down in history as the only reporter to fudge a line or two. If the scope of his misdeeds seems astounding, his behavior should be put in context. People must cope on a daily basis with the news media's half-truths, tainted and slanted stories and outright censorship. Blair's scandal is only a very small part of that. The public should tolerate none of it. DAVID C. HOFFMEISTER Easton...
When I read these guys, I can see past the immediate context of their stories and appreciate their unique styles. Writing so often for The Crimson (in addition to editing countless stories) has helped me refine my own writing voice and cast a style which, though admittedly a tad too pompous and over-the-top (I have a propensity for big words, sadly), hopefully entertains and educates nonetheless. Looking back on my four years, I can safely say that The Crimson and not Expository Writing or any other academic class has been my greatest source of education...
Others however, have articulated more complex philosophies to justify attention to extracurriculars in an educational context and to explain their unique draw...
...Extracurriculars show what you can do outside of school and show that you have the common sense and leadership ability. That kind of shows you can get things done in a real-world context,” Captain says...
...first year. And having accepted the role as Iraq's effective government for the next year and quite probably beyond, the Bush administration now finds itself confronting problems quite familiar to the Arab leaders with whom he met on Tuesday in Egypt: How to foster democracy in a context where the majority of voters may well favor extremists; how to create legitimate institutions for public participation in government while maintaining overall control; finding the proper role for religious authorities in a culture where church and state are not always separated and where the clergy have greater legitimacy than politicians...