Word: essayed
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Rudenstine's report could more properly be called a historical essay. In some parts, it blatantly refers to suggestions former President Derek L. Bok made in some of his open letters in the 1970s. Has there not been any progress since then? Were there no other options or ideas Rudenstine could offer us? We appreciate the thoughtfulness, but we wish that Rudenstine had sent this manuscript to the Harvard University Press and given us something more timely...
...concentration requires students to focus their studies on a single country or a limited period of time in several countries. The rigorous academic requirements include a sophomore essay, a junior essay, a junior general exam, a senior thesis and a senior oral exam...
...COMPLETELY AGREE WITH JOHN PERRY Barlow's piece, ''Thinking Locally, Acting Globally'' [ESSAY, Jan. 15], criticizing online censorship. CompuServe's decision to censor speech has deprived millions of users. Around the world, homosexuals rely on the banned newsgroups for support and guidance. Many of the other newsgroups discuss adult subjects in a candid manner. In the information age, censorship is not what is required; common sense is. People need to know what is on the Internet and accept its presence. If Germany can censor CompuServe, what will protect other online service providers from facing similar restrictions? MARTY...
BARBARA EHRENREICH'S MASTERLY SUMmary of Princess Di's plight [ESSAY, Dec. 18] and Ehrenreich's premise that the "only honest description of [Diana's] occupation would have to be 'hired womb'" was right on the mark. I would add that Di was no ordinary broodmare, since her progeny will sit on England's throne as long as it endures. As such a benefactor, she is certainly entitled to enormous perks in the form of a comfortable life, cashmere included. JACK K. KOOK Newton, New Jersey...
...even those of us who never knew him, Gabriel's death is a reminder of the bitter truth that is lost in the routine of late-night study sessions and marathon essay writing. Like so many of us, on December 20, Gabriel left Harvard to fly home for the vacation. He was accompanied by a friend and expected to see his parents on the other end. Gabriel is one of us and every one of us could have been...