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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...series of disruptive political trends has added insult to the economic injuries. Quebec's separatist provincial government continues to gain support among the people of Quebec for a renegotiation of the federal system. On the federal electoral stage, the country has begun polarizing along linguistic lines...

Author: By Murray Gold, | Title: Canada's Leftists Pick Up Support | 12/14/1978 | See Source »

What led to the formation of such a group? Consider first of all what it's like to study art at an institution like Harvard. Students do stand to gain in many ways. By feeding their art work with diverse intellectual experiences, artists here are exposed to an inter-disciplinary approach that art schools alone can't offer. "I'm sure if people had wanted to go to art schools, they would have," says Adrienne Booth '80, a charter member...

Author: By Sasha Pyle, | Title: Artists Speaking Out | 12/13/1978 | See Source »

...ideas--almost too many--that it has touched upon and by the energy with which it has grown and developed. In concrete productivity such as events, activities and services the ASC has something valuable to offer to Harvard. At the same time, with those collective activities we hope to gain for ourselves a more visible place in University life, and to be taken more seriously as intellectuals at Harvard. All who are interested are welcome...

Author: By Sasha Pyle, | Title: Artists Speaking Out | 12/13/1978 | See Source »

Harvard reached the finals of the tournament by defeating Cornell, 70-33, in the semifinal Friday night. Ithaca downed Barnard to gain the other slot...

Author: By Jeffrey R. Toobin, | Title: Women Top Ithaca, 62-51, To Win Cornell Help Title | 12/11/1978 | See Source »

...government for the occupied territories? Answer: The five-year term was an American proposal, first presented to Egypt and Israel in 1977. "The key point is the concept of transition, not the precise duration which has been agreed [to]. We see the transition period as essential to build confidence, gain momentum and bring about the changes in attitudes that can assure a final settlement...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World: Hussein's 14 Questions | 12/11/1978 | See Source »

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