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...about it or do anything about it. Most congressional Republicans voted for "Don't ask, don't tell," but the party platform for the 1996 presidential election retreated from it: "We oppose Bill Clinton's assault on the culture and traditions of the armed forces, especially his attempt to lift the ban on homosexuals in the military. We affirm that homosexuality is incompatible with military service." This last formulation, repeated in the GOP platforms of 2000 and 2004, is especially head in the sand. They can "affirm" anything they want, but homosexuality is obviously not incompatible with military service. There...
...whole--I jump off the sand just to peek at the pin. Soon, the U.S. Open will descend on this storied Pittsburgh, Pa.--area course for a record eighth time. But today I'm the entertainment. A couple of caddies encourage me to swing my sand wedge and lift the ball over the mountain in front of me. I take my hardest hack; the ball knocks against Big Mouth's lip and scurries back to my feet. I take five more shots. Big Mouth spits them all back. The caddies' kind motivation morphs into mocking laughter as other golfers wait...
...roads, building designs, construction planning, budgets, and schedules, right down to mapping the route that construction trucks will use to travel to the first building site. This is all critical work that must be done to the highest standards. But the promise of Allston for Harvard requires us to lift our sights beyond project details. Our promise will be realized in the creation of a truly special place...
...named director of University Counseling, Academic Support, and Mental Health Services. But administrative reorganization is only half the battle. Barreira also says that mental health professionals on campus have to combat “social norms” that hinder students from seeking treatment. One way to lift the taboo surrounding mental health issues is to publicize the extent of the problem, Barreira says. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL The Crimson’s senior survey results also offer a clearer picture of sexual behavior among Harvard undergrads. According to the survey, 28 percent of seniors said they never...
...Black was for crew. Black was for 6 a.m. lift and afternoon practice and weekend races. Black meant getting tired, getting wet, and was often the highlight of my day. Black meant time with the wonderful ladies of Radcliffe crew. In a lot ways, black kept me happy and sane—and, of course, helped me maintain my competitive edge...