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Many students, faculty and alumni recognize the moral and environmental imperative to address climate change. In the last two weeks, about 2,500 students, faculty and alumni have signed the EAC’s petition asking Harvard to choose a date for climate neutrality. We hope that Harvard’s administration will heed this call and return us to the fore of campus sustainability...
...wealthiest university in the world cannot take full responsibility for its impact, what hope is there for other leading institutions and countries to work against devastating climate change? Rather than lag behind, Harvard must spearhead this effort by developing robust practices for measuring, accounting for and reducing institutions’ greenhouse gas emissions. The first step is to commit to climate neutrality...
...stresses and rigors of high school. By providing constructive opportunities to relax and reflect, gap years prepare students for a more meaningful and engaged university experience. Currently, bridge years are predominately enjoyed by the wealthy, whose parents can subsidize a year of unpaid travel and service work. We hope that Princeton’s program, with its strong financial aid support, will extend this same opportunity to the less socioeconomically fortunate. Increasing diversity among gap year participants will only enhance the insights and experiences which they bring back to campus and share with their peers. Yet, while the bridge year...
...reputation of the Wizard of the Crow spreads. Together, Kamiti and Nyawira are established as the Wizard of the Crow, and they use the role to help solve the psychological and social ills of the Republic. They become the symbol of a new Africa, and all of Aburiria gathers hope from knowing of their existence. Together they bring together and connect the stories of the Ruler, Tajirika, and Mariko. They diagnose and heal. They make things whole. And perhaps that is what Thiong’o is ultimately driving at: only through new collaborations can Africa’s topsy...
...when Hillary Clinton turned to her opponent and shook his hand. "I am honored to be here with Barack Obama. I am absolutely honored," she said. "Whatever happens, we're going to be fine. You know, we have strong support from our families and our friends. I just hope that we'll be able to say the same thing about the American people, and that's what this election should be about." The Democratic crowd leapt to its feet and cheered...