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...shabby and regrettable; it is now Gross’ responsibility to ensure that Lewis’ legacy of responsiveness to the whole range of student concerns outlasts his period in office. It is a mighty challenge for Gross—and one at which he cannot afford to fail...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, | Title: All Good Things | 6/4/2003 | See Source »

...propel my flier into the air. After a few tries, and boosted by the saccharine encouragements of the team (“It’s all right, pick it up!” and “Get psyched!”), we get her airborne, but fail to catch...

Author: By V.e. Hyland and K.l. Jobson, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Cheer Up! | 6/4/2003 | See Source »

Such a social atmosphere, combined with a lack of other options, could not fail to fan the flames of third-floor lust. Innocent trips to Annenberg soon metamorphosed into more. Much more. Gahan recalls, “When I began the year, [I gave advice like] ‘People are social beings. Don’t go it alone.’ But I meant that in a different context.” His students ended up taking him at his word...

Author: By Veronique E. Hyland, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Sex, Lies and Tequila Bottles: | 6/4/2003 | See Source »

...Hamas's own intentions, however, are not clear. The movement also wants to avoid being blamed by Palestinians and other Arabs for the collapse of a peace initiative, so they may play along in the belief that Abbas is bound to fail and that the Israelis will, sooner or later, provide a pretext to resume terror strikes - although statements from Hamas leaders following the Aqaba summit defiantly rejected any notion of a cease-fire. Abbas is also making clear to the Israelis and Americans that he can't act against terrorism while Israeli troops continue to conduct raids inside...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Bush Takes the Mideast Plunge | 6/4/2003 | See Source »

...regain its legitimacy and influence," says leading human-rights activist Munir. "Aceh is a way to demonstrate that they are the only force that can hold the country together. And it is a win-win situation for them: if they win and crush GAM, they are heroes. If they fail to solve the Aceh problem within six months or a year, they blame the politicians for not giving them the resources or time to finish...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Young Blood | 5/26/2003 | See Source »

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