Word: excepts
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Society, whose name does not necessarily reflect a boastful grade point average (GPA) from its members, was founded by a "bunch of jucks who wanted to point fun at Dunster's nerdy reputation," says Billy Mallard '83. "The GPA Society doesn't fulfill any useful purpose, except to have fun," the club veteran adds...
...Harvard students to Cambridge high schools to "motivate students in terms of their high school experience," says Coordinator Dorothy A. Bowen. During the school year, student tutors work with a group of about 70 students in the Cambridge High School, doing "the same things that the high school does, except on a smaller level," Bowen says...
...thing is certain decisions are final, except in the cases of alleged discrimination. "Occasionally, people think they should've gotten a little more, but that's part of the complexities of the world. Unless you're really upset, you just sit there and swallow it," the $71,000-a-year O'Brien elaborates, adding with a laugh, "I mean, I think Derek should pay me twice as much, but what...
...northeast Indiana, an institution popular in conservative circles for its free market philosophy and refusal to accept federal financial support. But Harvard Basketball Coach Frank McLaughlin happens to be a long-time family friend and convinced the dubious Bremenite to submit an application here. "I knew nothing about Harvard except that it was THE great school," says Elliott, who at a stocky 5ft. 10-in. showed no promise as a basketball player...
...that course. Reason: income tax cuts encourage Americans to save more of their earnings and thus provide added Government for business investment. De Vries suggested that the Government close example, loopholes that favor consumption over savings. If, for example, the Government eliminated the deductibility of interest on consumer loans except for mortgages, revenues would rise by an estimated $9.6 billion in 1986. McKie called for a $5-per-bbl. tax on imported oil. That would spur energy conservation and could cut the deficit by about $10 billion in 1986. McKie also said that Congress should consider a value added...