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...most influential men in modern epidemiology. James H. Ware, the current academic dean of the School of Public Health, said that MacMahon’s 1960 textbook was for many years “the bible for young epidemiologists.” Colleagues credited MacMahon with moving the focus of the Department of Epidemiology away from infectious diseases and toward chronic illnesses, such as cancer and diabetes. Much of MacMahon’s own research focused on the causes of breast cancer. During his tenure, he received accolades from the American Cancer Society and the American Public Health Association...
...people, creating the Lawton Foundation for Human Rights. After organizing a peaceful meeting at a friend’s house to discuss human rights violations in Cuba, the state police barged in, dragged the men onto the street, and beat them while their spouses and children watched. His perseverant focus on human rights landed him a 25 year sentence...
...great music and the actors’ interesting dance moves are always engaging. The lighting (designed by Reva P. Minkoff ’08) clearly delineates the set (designed by Thalassa G. Raasch ’10) from the audience, which provides a strong and much-needed point of focus for the action. The similarities between the characters, themes, and even melodies of “tick, tick…BOOM!” and “RENT” will enthrall fans of the latter Broadway hit. Even on its own merits, the Adams production brilliantly pushes...
...4x440 yard relay, breaking the tape in 4:04.20. Junior Brittan Smith placed second in the 60-meter dash (7.8 seconds) and in the long jump (5.62 meters). “I was a heptathlete for the last two years, but this year I wanted to focus on the long jump so I could maybe get the school record before I graduate,” Smith said. “I’m also starting to run the 60 this year in preparation for the long jump and also because I really love to sprint.” Senior...
...Crimson also benefited from lackluster Lehigh shooting. The Mountain Hawks shot just 28 percent from the field and connected on only one of seven shots taken from beyond the arc in the first frame. “We need to work on maintaining our focus the entire game,” junior guard Andrew Pusar said. “Given the disparity between the first and second half, we just need to play with the intensity we did in the first half. If we carry that over, we can do some really special things.” Lehigh...