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...letter's non-sequitur conclusion reasons that the homeless ought to be treated to care in a proper shelter and that the greates do not simply make the problem "just 'go away.''' Well then, what might we do to lessen the problem? It is my hope that the students, the Administration, the Cambridge community, and the city government all make efforts, however they can, to combat the homeless problem. One Leverett House student involved in homeless work noted that this will take commitment on the part of the entire community, not just the shallow enthusiasm that we have shown thus...
...subject of student security, a solution such as increased surveillance or police presence and better lighting would lessen the probability of atacks, although no solution could provide 100 percent security. This way, the students will gain security and the homeless will not lose out twice--without excess heat from dining hall vents as well as without a real place to live. Although this cannot be considered progress, it is a start. The real test still lies ahead. Eric A. Berman...
Clark also suggested that administrative intervention is necessary. He said the dean should require outside peer review of tenure candidates, as is done in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and should lessen the power of individual professors to choose their own colleagues...
Harvard decided to lessen its presence in the neighborhoods and divest itself of some of its smaller holdings, a move which has been encouraged buy those concerned about University expansion. Since Harvard retains no future rights in these properties, no mortgages, no encumbrances, these properties are owned free and clear by the buyers...
...like to shoot guns, wear uniforms and march around in the hot sun, there's always the military. (If I had my way, I'd force all Conservative Club members to take this route.) A draft would give a boost to our conventional military forces and lessen our reliance on nuclear arms, something that is generally believed to be a good thing...