Word: focusing
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...life-saving stem cell research. Now, with the University planning to temporarily house the Harvard Stem Cell Institute in its existing Cambridge campus, residents have come to question the University’s commitment to developing the neighborhood, saying they feel jilted by Harvard’s change of focus. “The Science Complex is a promise that was broken to us,” said State Representative Michael J. Moran, whose constituency includes Allston, Brighton, and Brookline. But the sharp turn of events, precipitated by an unprecedented economic downturn that has wreaked havoc on University finances...
...with the University planning to temporarily house the Harvard Stem Cell Institute in its existing Cambridge campus, residents have come to question the University’s commitment to developing the neighborhood, saying they feel jilted by Harvard’s change of focus...
Playing in a Beanpot consolation game yesterday on a picturesque spring afternoon, it would have been easy to get caught up in the majesty of Fenway Park. But as much as the Harvard baseball team enjoyed its historic surroundings, it knew it had to get down to business and focus on the game...
...well in that.” Noticeably absent from Harvard’s weekend roster was freshman phenom Mark Pollak, who got the week off so he could have a free weekend—amidst the heavy, weekly schedule of golf’s spring season—to focus on his academics. “Coach told the team that he didn’t really want anyone to get overwhelmed with four tournaments in a row,” Grillo said. Pollak, who topped the Crimson list in the first two spring tournaments—GEICO Intercollegiate...
...loss to the Tigers hurts Harvard’s chances at the league crown.“We know that we’re still in the race for the Ivy League championship,” Crimson coach Traci Green said. “Right now our focus is on winning every match...for the rest of the season.”Harvard is now just a half game behind No. 60 Brown, No. 44 Yale, and Princeton, and likely must defeat all its remaining opponents, including challenging match-ups against the Bears and Bulldogs next weekend, to take...