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...president of Oxford and Cambridge Universities in England cabled a formal challenge to the track teams of Harvard and Yale. The American schools took up the challenge and so began the world’s oldest continuing international intercollegiate competition...
...reluctance to speak publicly is a sign that the campaign for succession begins in earnest this week, with formal and informal talks among the Cardinals, leading up to the April 18 start of the conclave. In fact, once he was clear of the crowds, Schönborn spoke quietly on a cell phone for nine minutes as he continued to walk along the cobblestone streets, passing by the Piazza San Agostino, site of the Rome offices of Opus Dei, the powerful conservative lay group that some believe is quietly trying to influence the race, and several of the trattorias where Cardinals...
...human development. Poor societies at some point must decide for themselves to foster and support responsible sexual behavior that leads to an AIDS-free lifestyle. Donors may build irrigation facilities, but beneficiaries must ensure their continuing operation. Schools may be established, but farmers must first appreciate the value of formal education for their children. In many impoverished villages, parents still bear dozens of children to be unpaid farmhands. Responsible and planned parenting is urgently needed...
Reprieve may not be given to the protestors and those supporting their cause for at least a few more days. Administrators will meet this coming Monday to review SWA’s proposal and make a formal statement...
...couldn’t agree more. Few would doubt the fact that outgoing seniors—who are currently the only students who have the opportunity to evaluate Masters and Senior Tutors—have very different concerns about House life and advising. A formal mechanism for absorbing feedback from sophomores and juniors about their unique issues would enable House Masters and Tutors to be more responsive to all students’ needs—which is, after all, why they’re here...