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...During the referees' preseason training camp this September, the general demanded discipline. He told his troops that even the most trivial rules would be enforced. For example, the refs have long ignored the rule that requires them to wear black shoes with no white Nike swooshes or other logos. Johnson will be scoping their feet. Over the past few years, officials have relied on arena security to let them know when a team is going on the court to warm up, ignoring the edict that they stand near the sidelines before the players make their way out. This year, there...
...said a McCain administration will provide as an exception to an overall funding freeze. We are appreciative of such a promise. We do, however, lament that the funding freeze will broadly constrain educational improvements. Although special-needs education is an exceptional case, there are many faults with the general education system that we believe extra funding would help fix.According to a study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism spectrum disorders are 10 times as prevalent today as they were in the 1980s. This amplification also translates to other disabilities; unfortunately, the increase in children diagnosed with...
...survey questions relating directly to this issue. They also eliminated the section for open-ended response,s instead using a multiple choice format. In the past, HUDS’ survey provided a forum for students to offer their opinions on the dining hall food, including a section for general feedback. HUDS focused this survey on sustainability to “get a better handle on people’s understanding and interest of sustainable life,” said HUDS spokeswoman Crista Martin. Some students said they were upset by the focus on sustainability. “We all care...
...showcase of Israeli culture. I-Fest, co-sponsored by Harvard Students for Israel, the Harvard College Progressive Jewish Alliance, and Harvard Hillel, featured free food, activities, and booths for various Israel-related organizations. “Our goal is to make Israel a lot more accessible to the general population,” explained HSI President Miranda E. Rosenberg ’09, the main organizer of the event. “We want to portray a side of the country you don’t see in the news.” To this end, I-Fest featured posters...
...environment; without this guarantee, students cannot be assured of their intellectual security when confronting potentially controversial issues and ideas. Thanks to Harvard’s strong stance on this issue, student groups from every point on the political spectrum have been able to express their views on the upcoming general election; similarly, student groups with sensitive agendas, including those relating to sexual health, have been able to advertise without fear of administrative repercussions. We are also especially appreciative of Dean Kidd’s efforts to ensure that HRL, like every other student organization at the College, is guaranteed...