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...often wondered as a first-year if there were juniors or seniors out there who once struggled with the same questions I was facing. Two years later, I can say that the answer for almost every first-year in my position is: “Yes.” Yet, two years later, I still see no real attempt to remedy the problem. There hasn’t even been a trial run at a solution...
...Every first-year will have access to a wealth of knowledge that at this point is completely untapped. Additionally, since upperclassmen tend to know about the academic choices, struggles and successes of many of their fellow upperclass students, PA’s will be much more effective than current academic advisors in guiding students to the correct sources of information...
...will enhance the first-year experience in far more substantive ways. Nathans’ departure may be a sign that Harvard is picking up its feet and moving again in a way that has not happened for years. But as the College examines the role of the FDO and appoints a new dean of freshman, it is crucial that these issues of student advising are addressed, particularly the role of upperclassmen. If the central administration arrogantly appoints a new dean who simply toes the party line and does not speak to the concerns of first-years, the changes implemented will...
...Harvard College Democrats “stormed” the first-year dorms, but the class of 2008 didn’t seem to mind...
...First-year coach Jim Knowles has brought a new attitude to Ithaca, that’s for sure. But attitude can’t change the fact that his top returning running back gained only 446 yards last season and his top wideout posted just 36 receptions for 419. So there appears to be little relief in sight for a club that scored in double digits only five times last season never was able to score more than 24 points in a game...