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...short-term impact of a project vs. a long-term problem, which is climate change.' PAM EATON, executive at the Wilderness Society environmental group, arguing in favor of the plan, which is expected to power as many as 250,000 homes...
...place of vertical entryways would make an important design improvement. Vertical entryways are an idiosyncratic quirk of our housing design that have outlived their usefulness in fostering social unity. While vertical entryways may be a characteristic feature of Harvard’s dorms, they should be scrapped in favor of more conventional horizontal hallways, which provide better opportunities for socializing among neighbors. It seems counterintuitive that the Planning Committee is investing in better social spaces within the Houses while neglecting the deleterious social effects of the space within which students spend a majority of their time—their rooms...
...plate in Meehan.While Meehan’s contributions to the Crimson’s efforts throughout his career have predominantly been his high batting average and on-base percentage, as well as his solid defense at second base, on Saturday he eschewed his usual weapons of choice in favor of the long ball. On a 2-1 pitch from Cornell’s David Rochefort, the lefty Meehan pulled the ball deep to right field and out of the park for Harvard’s first of two walk-off shots on the day.“That was huge...
...voting in favor of the legislation shows that “students really care about passing this,” said Athena M. Lao ’12, a co-sponsor who added that she would concentrate in an ethnic studies concentration if it existed today...
...President spoke strongly in favor of Turkey's effort to join the European Union - an issue that has divided the bloc, with heavyweight members like France and Germany firmly opposed to the prospect of a large, mainly Muslim member state. "The United States strongly supports Turkey's bid to become a member of the European Union," Obama said. "We speak not as members of the E.U., but as close friends of Turkey and Europe." (See pictures of the Obamas behind the scenes...