Word: factly
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with a private educational institution asking for money--a quality education (which I feel that Harvard provided) costs a great deal these days, especially with the Reagan budget cuts. In fact, contributing regularly to their school is one of the best ways in which alumni can make it better...
...admissions officials acknowlodged in January, 1988 statement that Asian-American students have been admitted to the College at an average rate of 13.3 percent for the past 10 years, while the figure for white applicants has been 17 percent. However, they claimed that the lower rate stems from the fact that fewer Asian-Americans are varsity athletes or children of alumni, both of whom receive favored admissions status...
Ocasio explains the reason for his activitysimply. "Beyond the fact that I am Puerto Rican,which I am very proud of, Harvard is very muchused as a model. [Hiring reform] will help otherschools in their struggle by saying, 'Look,Harvard has a strong affirmative action program...
...openly gay at a very early age...as a freshman--even in high school--and the fact that I was openly gay made people believe that I was an activist," Tarazi says...
...less confrontational scene," Bozzotto says. "As much as I hate to say it, Harvard has a lot to do with the fact that we aren't as noisy and outgoing as we usually are at this point in negotiations. I give them credit...