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Rosovsky, whose 25 years at Harvard have been dotted with a variety of top administrative posts, arguably knows more about the ins and outs of the University than anyone else alive.
Yet they are not planning any more sit-ins or occupations. And yesterday's forum on the diversity issue was markedly calm, even though Clark's actual stances were typically unwavering, particularly on sticky issues like sooner tenure considerations for visiting professors who are minorities.
Racist rhetoric is nothing new in American politics. Blacks have been its most consistent victims. But when politicians make offensive comments these days, they are usually sufficiently embarrassed -- or shrewd enough -- to offer fast apologies or disassociate themselves. True to form, Ron Brown declared that he was "appalled" by Savage...
While counselors say a 12-hour overnight shift staffing a hotline typically turns up only a handful of callers or drop-ins, they say they are not sure whether that is a positive or negative reflection on the Harvard community.
This leaves us with only one option--turn up the pressure. Students who want divestment must turn to activism that cannot be ignored by the Corporation. Of course, any tactics must be non-violent. But they should be disruptive. When petitions fail, sit-ins must take their place.