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...keen on a predominantly Muslim country of 70 million joining their club. There has also been political turmoil in Turkey, where the highest court only last year threw out a case on the closure of the ruling AKP. And there is the intractable dispute over the divided island of Cyprus, with the (Greek) Cypriot government consistently using its membership in the E.U. to block Turkey's advance...
Later this year, the Europeans will assess whether Turkey complies with its obligation to extend its customs union with the E.U. (in place since 1996) to Cyprus. Turkey will not do that unless there is tangible progress in ongoing talks about a political settlement on the island. But for this to happen, big E.U. countries will have to lean more heavily on the recalcitrant Greek Cypriots...
...this weekend will be its ability to find its offensive rhythm. While Harvard’s hitters struggled to produce runs against Columbia, the team found its stride against Penn, with every starter recording at least one hit in the doubleheader. The Crimson continued to roll yesterday against Rhode Island, ripping off 21 hits in a twinbill sweep...
...heels of Monday’s two victories at Penn, Harvard (17-7, 3-1 Ivy League) won its first two home games of the season in commanding fashion. Playing a doubleheader against Rhode Island (7-22), the Crimson was victorious in the first game, 6-0, and won the nightcap, 10-3. Harvard’s continuing strong defensive play, as well as a resurrected offense, helped secure both wins. In Harvard’s two previous doubleheaders, players had failed to score more than five runs, and Coach Jenny Allard was happy to see the team?...
...Mitchnick’s commitment to teaching has been noted by faculty and students alike. After attending a creative and performing arts magnet school for four years, going to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seemed like a logical choice for Kayla A. Escobedo ’12. Yet, Escobedo’s visit to Nancy’s classroom in October of 2007 led to a change of course...