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...break for freshmen in Annenberg Hall. But in his first hoedown since tying the knot, the University president proved to be a New man. Nearly half the Class of 2009 took a breather from their books for the chance to hobnob with the Big Man on Campus over a lavish spread of coconut cream pie, eclairs, and hot cider. But Summers, who was joined by his wife of three weeks, Professor of English Elisa New, spent less time on the dance floor this year. Asked to account for his reticence, the president called himself a “married...
...access to many of the most powerful members of Congress could take some of them down with him. The plea agreement lays out in tantalizingly oblique strokes the way Abramoff raised millions of dollars on the sly from Indian tribal clients and then bought influence on Capitol Hill through lavish gifts of money, travel and entertainment. "Words will not be able to ever express how sorry I am for this," he told U.S. District Court Judge Ellen Huvelle. "I have profound regret and sorrow for the multitude of mistakes and harm I have caused...
...will be a prosperous one?particularly if you were born under that sign (or in a rabbit, tiger or horse year). Chinese restaurateurs and transport operators certainly don't need to be told twice: the holiday period typically brings a business boom as Chinese the world over throw lavish banquets, go on vacation or head home to see their families. One of the cities where the tills will ring loudest will be Hong Kong, where several days of celebratory events are being held. These kick off on Jan. 27 with the vibrant, yearly flower market and its endless rows...
...hotel Identity Parade An iconic style magazine marks its quarter century Summits of Style Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder Chinese the world over throw lavish banquets, go on vacation or head home to see their families. One of the cities where the tills will ring loudest will be Hong Kong, where several days of celebratory events are being held. These kick off on Jan. 27 with the vibrant, yearly flower market and its endless rows...
When University President A. Lawrence Lowell, Class of 1877, first envisioned the House system, it was meant to address social segregation on campus through regular social contact. The year was 1928, and Harvard students were deeply divided. The richest of the students lived on Mt. Auburn Street in lavish apartment buildings, several of which now make up most of Adams House. Those less well off lived in the Yard in buildings that would be condemned today; they did not even have plumbing. Many students commuted from Boston. The social discrepancy was so bad that a New York Daily Post writer...