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Word: detractions (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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These fraternities and sororities undermine the diverse, co-educational structure of Harvard's dormitory life. While the Yard and houses promote feelings of togetherness and tolerance, organizations that discriminate because of sex or race detract from Harvard's egalitarian spirit. One need not even mention the other kinds of discrimination that traditionally pervade selection processes for fraternities and sororities...

Author: By Daniel Altman, | Title: Quincy, Adams, Animal? | 12/19/1994 | See Source »

...reminded of Latin American intellectuals during the 1960s and 1970s. However, the film's conceit--two boyhood friends reuniting to explore their bisected country--is a tad pat. Chrysanthou and Kizilyurek's devotion to the structured format of their meeting, and the intellectualizing of the issues presented detract from the emotional immediacy of the film...

Author: By Joel VILLASENOR Ruiz, | Title: Cyprus Up Against the Wall of Ethnic Conflict | 12/1/1994 | See Source »

...Brent McGuire '95, president of the conservative publication Peninsula, says having a political agenda would detract from a minority group's primary role as a support locus for students...

Author: By H. NICOLE Lee, | Title: Minority Alliance Opens to All Undergraduates | 11/1/1994 | See Source »

...Knowles] gave some very good arguments," Pei said. "I've heard them before, many of us have. But it doesn't detract from its relevance. We're hoping to have a great and successful campaign...

Author: By Victor Chen, | Title: Community BRIEFS | 10/15/1994 | See Source »

...time lolling on a central red chaise longue in various postures to suggest the different characters. This simplicity in stage design and action best complements the nature of the play, rather than the later images of Brown spinning among strobe lights accompanied by an echoing voiceover. These special effects detract from the play's strongest point and focus, Wilde's work...

Author: By Susan S. Lee, | Title: Winsame & Wilde | 10/6/1994 | See Source »

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