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Gillis’ proposed student government would include four branches: a College Events Board to organize social events, a Grants Board to handle its fiscal needs, the Undergraduate Council branch to lobby for student reform, and a Student Government Services (SGS) branch to contract out support for matters such as Web site management...

Author: By Nathan C. Strauss and Alexa D West, CONTRIBUTING WRITERSS | Title: Gillis Proposes Overhaul of Council Structure to Improve Efficiency | 12/4/2006 | See Source »

...offer of money without working - that Negra card - it's shameless populism that can't be compared to the benefits we're currently receiving," said Jesus Sanchez, 62, who is an industrial mechanic. With the help of the government, Sanchez has started a small business and now has a contract to install public lighting at a Chavez-backed cooperative in western Caracas. "I feel like I have a second life," he said...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Why Chavez Is a Shoo-in: It's the Economy, Stupid | 12/1/2006 | See Source »

...HUDS’ refusal to move to a system with more student choice is typically justified by a concern for “House atmosphere.” If students aren’t forced to contract for 21 meals per week, they will choose to eat away from their Houses much more often. And if fewer people take their meals in the dining hall, House life and communal spirit will be critically damaged. Or so the argument goes...

Author: By Nikhil G. Mathews | Title: Capitalism for Dinner | 11/28/2006 | See Source »

...after they alleged that it took longer to receive an insurance claim check from Collegeboxes than the 30-day period specified on the company’s Web site. They solicited 22 complaints from students with similar experiences, including claims that the company—which operates through a contract with HSA—failed to deliver boxes on time and responded rudely to inquiries. Due to renovations in Kirkland last summer, residents who wanted free storage had to stow their boxes and furniture with Collegeboxes. Harvard fronted the cost to students of storing up to six boxes with...

Author: By Katherine M. Gray, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Council: Nix Collegeboxes | 11/28/2006 | See Source »

...heart,” Srivastava said. The team identified the master cardiac cell in mice and showed that it can develop into cardiac muscle cells that power the heart, endothelial cells that make up blood vessels, and the smooth muscle cells that allow the vessels to expand and contract. Using the same scientific techniques, the researchers hope to show human embryonic stem cells can develop into similar cardiac master cells in humans. Chien said he believes Harvard’s institutional support for this research is crucial for further discoveries in the field because governmental support of stem cell research...

Author: By Anupriya Singhal, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Hopes Raised for Heart Treatment | 11/28/2006 | See Source »

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