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...whole rationale for the Core is to introduce students to the way scholars wrote in that letter. "I assert that both Science Core courses and substitute departmental courses serve this function in a way that high school courses cannot...
Coordinators say they hear the same assumptions about Harvard again and again on their travels--stereotypes which convince them that they perform a necessary function...
...wise to remain loyal." At a time of crisis in the White House, visibly staying on board is a good way to demonstrate the solidity of your own presidential timber, particularly when the crisis has a strong partisan undercurrent. The Gore statement also serves an immediately important cheerleading function. "It puts a stop to any possible Democratic wavering that might develop in the crucial next few days," says McAllister. Of course, if there is a lot of Democratic wavering, it might also put a stop to Gore's presidential aspirations...
...Anytime you try to correct an abuse in the system, they find the most heart-wrenching story, and that makes it very hard for politicians to function," he said. "I don't know any GOP [members] or Democrats who want to torture people...
...college's three previous popular elections for council president and vice president were dominated by a debate over the organization's function. Some candidates believed undergraduate student government should focus on student services while others advocated a focus on national and international political issues...