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...supports the migration theory. While working with a group of marine ecologists, he was startled to learn that there were nearly continuous kelp forests growing just offshore all the way from Japan in the western Pacific to Alaska and down the West Coast to Baja California, then (with a gap in the tropics) off the coast of South America. In a paper presented three weeks ago, he outlined the potential importance to the earliest Americans of what he calls the "kelp highway...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Who Were the First Americans? | 3/5/2006 | See Source »

...understand that the designers in the school may have been disappointed that a political scientist was named as dean. But I think Alan tries very hard to bridge the designer, non-designer gap,” said Gómez-Ibáñez, who is the Bok professor of urban planning and public policy...

Author: By Javier C. Hernandez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Design School Chief Draws Fire | 3/3/2006 | See Source »

...kind of survey courses many undergraduates want and need—the sort of connect-the-dot overviews of the arts and sciences that form the foundation of a liberal education. Understandably, most Harvard faculty members want to teach their specialties. The core curriculum tried to bridge the gap by emphasizing methods of study rather than content, but it doesn’t seem to have truly satisfied anyone...

Author: By Walter S Isaacson and Evan W. Thomas | Title: Gen Ed Survey Courses Should be Offered to Underclassmen | 3/3/2006 | See Source »

...feelings. And as a Muslim, I was not only hurt but also surprised and disgusted by the cartoons of Muhammad. When the world is on the brink of dividing into two deadly blocs, the Muslims and the West, such cartoons only serve as a catalyst to widen the gap. Even moderate Muslims who are against terrorism can't tolerate any mocking of the Holy Prophet, no matter how the joke is intended. Komal Mehreen Karachi...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Secrets of Ambition | 2/28/2006 | See Source »

...meet, the 400-yard freestyle relay, was close as well. Harvard trailed for most of the race with junior Emily Wilson, sophomore Meaghan Colling, and junior Noelle Bassi swimming the first three legs. Senior Erin Mulkey swam the last leg and she was able to close the gap a significant amount, but not enough as Columbia edged out the Crimson for the win.Harvard did win three other events during the day. In the 200-yard breaststroke, sophomore Jackie Pangilian won the event with an NCAA B cut time. She was followed by junior LeeAnn Chang, who took third with another...

Author: By Abigail M. Baird, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Letdown Marks Ivy Fight | 2/27/2006 | See Source »

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