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McKibben, a former president of The Crimson, worked after graduation for The New Yorker, where he wrote the "Talk of the Town" column. At times, The End of Nature reads like an extended New Yorker column, as it dashes from current scientific theory to the literary rhapsodies of Henry D. Thoreau (Class of 1837) to his own experiences in upstate New York...
...Jewett said that although the College's current alcohol policy is as effective as possible, he wants to address "real alcohol abuse" in cases where "some of our students drink in excess and get into problems because...
...much, the Democrats have repeatedly ducked or skirted major issues and problems and have been all but powerless to offer effective opposition to the Republican program. Part of their difficulty stems from the weakness, egotism, venality and sheer political cowardice rampant on Capitol Hill today. Much of the current session, in fact, has been devoted to investigating either former members of Congress like John Tower, Bush's first choice as Defense Secretary, or prominent members such as Speaker Jim Wright, who was forced to resign because of his ethical lapses...
Jewett and a growing number of followers say the current system--which maximizes student choice--has resulted in a housing situation that is unacceptable at a school which strives for diversity. They cite a growing bulk of evidence that several houses have skewed populations of varsity athletes, Asian-Americans and other minority groups, and they say such living arrangements foster stereotyes and prejudice...
Instead, most observers--including dissenting masters--characterize Jewett's current proposal as politically wise, and most agree his plan in some form will succeed this year...