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...Registrar is in charge of setting exam dates, which are based on the time a class takes place. Because “The American Presidency” runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., it falls into two exam groups. The change in date was a function of placing the class in the 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. exam group instead of the 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. exam group, where it was initially. Schoenfeld said she was “thrilled” when she heard of the change. Other students expressed similar sentiment...
...others that should be expressed are not. “All genes have the same material but only parts of the material are expressed,” Oberdoerffer said. When different parts of the cell are “turned on,” the cell performs a different function. “Every cell type expresses a distinct set of genes so that way you make one cell a kidney gene, one a brain cell,” Oberdoerffer added. “Every cell and every organ in your body has certain things...
...What They're Prescribing In Switzerland: Swiss voters have approved the creation of permanent, legalized heroin centers aimed at helping hard-core addicts learn to function in society. Rather than wean users off the drug, the centers will provide them with carefully measured doses twice a day. Somewhat surprisingly, voters rejected the decriminalization of marijuana in the same referendum...
...Gordon Indoor Track and Field. “Every time we win the Ivy championship, it’s exciting.” Many grads admitted, however, that this year’s new tailgating rules created numerous difficulties. “I know it’s a function of Cambridge Police, but people are pretty disappointed,” said Kapoor. “The organization here could be a little better.” Robert S. Blacklow ’55 said The Game also seems to have become rowdier over the years. “People...
...Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo). But it is clear that the FARDC is becoming part of the problem, not part of the solution. It's clear the army is disintegrating. That's one of the big dilemmas for us. We came out to Congo with a certain function - to reinforce the authority of the state. But now the [U.N. Security] Council will have to reconsider this. Events of the last two months have just run over [our mission]. The Congolese army needs root and branch reform, but security-sector reform is a long-term project...