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...religious arguments on campus have been somewhat easier to address, having been generally free of distinct premises or clear chains of reasoning. Homosexuality has been described as "unnatural," with procreation the natural purpose of sex. How exactly one determines the "purpose" of an act, or how one assigns that purpose moral weight (outside of the naturalistic fallacy that whatever is, is good) is difficult to discern. Even harder is how to justify in this context the rhythm method or sex with an infertile spouse; to do so, conservatives have fallen back on ennobling heterosexuality per se, calling it a "unique...

Author: By Stephen E. Sachs, | Title: Questioning Homosexuality | 3/13/2001 | See Source »

...idea of acceptance both of ideas and of individuals--acceptance of those with whom we agree and disagree? It is the protection of freedom of expression. But more than that, it is the celebration of the individual as an individual, the glorification of the whole as a sum of distinct (and sometimes opposing) parts. It is the right to engage in dialogue, disagreement and debate--not to inflict homogeneity or favor according to political correctness...

Author: By Emma R.F. Nothmann, | Title: Free Speech at the Grammys | 3/12/2001 | See Source »

Harvard stands just as good a chance as any to win the ECAC championship as all of its lines pose distinct offensive threats. The Dominic Moore line combines skill and speed to finesse the opposition. The unit of senior center Harry Schwefel, freshman Kenny Turano and Nowak have superb chemistry and can just grind the opposition down on the wall until offense arrives. And the captain's unit is almost a perfect blend of both styles...

Author: By Michael R. Volonnino, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The 'V' Spot: One Moore Trip to Placid | 3/12/2001 | See Source »

...confirmed by the Board of Overseers, Lawrence H. Summers brings a distinct interest in world affairs to a position that has been, for almost a century, a rarefied ivory tower position...

Author: By Joshua E. Gewolb, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: From Harvard to D.C.--and Back | 3/9/2001 | See Source »

...interesting to consider how these issues played out in the larger story of the Harlem Renaissance. The questions raised by the book, no doubt, relate to a larger project. It is a testament to Bernard's accomplishment that this collection of letters, spread out over nearly 40 years, possess distinct and coherent themes and can support a plausible and important argument for a reconsideration of literary history...

Author: By Avi S. Steinberg, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Letters From the Renaissance | 3/9/2001 | See Source »

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