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Similarly, critics are concerned that attaching students to Houses early on would work to undermine first-year cohesiveness. But social life is not a zero-sum game. Giving students a feeling of belonging in a House community will not detract from the bonding that happens between members of a new class. The reason that first-years feel strong bonds is that they they live in and around the Yard—in the winter months they seem to be penned in—and they have the opportunity to eat in Annenberg. These experiences work to foster connections between students...
Summers says any fundraising he does would not detract from his ability to be a hands-on academic leader...
...using Pucker as the apple liquor “because it has the best apple flavor” as well as “a very nice color.” The drinks at Grafton are garnished with cherries or festive apple peel, but a sugar-rimmed glass can detract a little from the tartness. Bartenders at Grafton opt for a strong sour mix, making their drinks quite tart. The effect creates a taste reminiscent of bright green blowpops. Barry thinks the drink makes a particularly good aperitif—or after-dinner drink—as well...
...vital part of America’s social responsibility. The arguments over proper reforms should be undertaken in a collegial manner where the well-being of those in need, not party politics, dominates the discussion. Another rabidly partisan display in the Senate, as occurred in 1996, would only detract from the important work at hand—to improve and strengthen the American welfare system...
...Instead Princeton was the team to earn a No. 4 seed—the Ivy League’s highest seed since the field expanded to 48 three years ago—in a six-team NCAA Regional. The lack of an Ivy title, however, didn’t detract from this young team’s achievements...