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What the College should do is expand an already-existing essay program, in which freshmen come together to discuss, among other texts, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s 1841 essay “Self-Reliance” within their proctor groups. The initiative was started by Archie C. Epps III, in part to counter the racial tensions on campus that eventually led to randomization. Since then, essays have been added and subtracted, but Emerson’s “Self-Reliance” has always been among them...
...that do use social context to frame scientific teaching, there is much to be said for releasing more advanced students from the frustrations of taking introductory courses. Moreover, ambitious students should be encouraged, not discouraged, to take more advanced pure science courses. A class need not explicitly discuss connections to society in order to provide students with useful knowledge. A basic understanding of DNA, genes, and cellular mechanics, for example, is critical to understanding cancer research and the stem cell debate. We are confident that students are bright enough to consider the relevant connections even if the course doesn?...
...this midterm election cycle, he has held 114 campaign events across the country and raised more than $40 million for the G.O.P. cause. On Wednesday morning, Cheney met with TIME's Mike Allen and James Carney in the sitting room of the Vice President's house in Washington to discuss the elections, Iraq and more...
...tells TIME that the bill was initially pulled because of "national security concerns" they wanted addressed, but once those issues were raised they had no problems with the bill. Don Weber, a spokesman for the NSA, told TIME, "Given the nature of the work we do, we do not discuss actual or alleged operational issues as it can provide those wishing to do harm to the United States insight that could potentially place Americans in danger. However, it is important to note that the NSA takes its legal responsibilities seriously and operates within the law." During the HP testimony Committee...
...Ernest E. Monrad ’51, who donated the money to establish the professorship that Weitzman held, also declined to discuss the matter...