Word: crucial
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...went out spouting characteristic vitriol, calling members of the same conservative wing of the GOP that was crucial to his success "cannibals," and claiming he had been "blackmailed" into resigning. Following Gingrich's resignation, a throng of Republicans announced their candidacy for the Speaker's post and other leadership positions. Rep. Christopher Cox (R-Calif.) and Rep. Robert Livingston (R-La.)--both of whom preach the radical notion of working with the minority party--have emerged as top candidates to replace Gingrich...
Guinier, who was the black woman to receive tenure in the history of Harvard Law School, said it is crucial for all opposing views to be included in society if true social justice is to occur. Present social structures, by emphasizing the majority and excluding "outsiders," fail to "build a multi-racial society," she said...
When it comes time to choose a career, the majority of Harvard folk are unable to pose the crucial question to themselves: What can I do with my life that is existentially meaningful? The modern incarnation of Success (a frightfully narrow-minded and shortsighted beast, despite some superficial attractiveness) has seduced many, indoctrinating in them the deluded equation of material possession with existential significance. Hordes of people dedicate their lives to the ravenous chasing of money--a spiritually bankrupt plutolatry--as if money were anything other than a means to some end. Though earning money is necessary, especially in light...
After Saturday's results, the Ivy championship picture became a bit less clear. Although Harvard, Princeton and Penn share the lead, both Yale and surging Brown are breathing down their necks only one game back. This week's games promise to be crucial ones in the race for the Ancient Eight crown...
Yale will try to keep its hopes for a title alive Saturday when it goes up against Cornell in New Haven. The Elis, in the identical position of the Bears, will call upon Walland to try to take this crucial contest...