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...elected sheriff in 1997, looks like a cop from a Hollywood movie, circa 1950, only he's not crusty. Tall and square-jawed, he wears his uniform without wrinkles, pops breath fresheners before going into meetings and ends his e-mails with electronic smiles. Despite his easygoing manner, he knows how rough it is on the streets. In 1974, when he was a 24-year-old rookie, a man holed himself up in a house and threatened to kill his wife. Reichert went in through a window alone and got the woman out, but was surprised...
Crockett ended his Crimson career in a manner typical of his four years in a Harvard uniform—with a gritty, complete-game performance. But with two outs in the fourth inning and the Crimson ahead 1-0, the Huskies started to hit him hard, beginning with Jay Garthwaite’s double to deep left. The next batter, John Otness tore a double to left-center that hit the wall between sophomore outfielders Marc Hordon and Bryan Hale, tying the game...
...University of Michigan Law School. In this type of system, each individual’s merits are qualitatively evaluated, not scored on a numerical scale. Still, it is apparent that some institutions do not have the resources to pick through the deluge of applications in a detailed manner and so it is understandable that they use a point, rather than a plus, system...
Welfare remains a vital part of America’s social responsibility. The arguments over proper reforms should be undertaken in a collegial manner where the well-being of those in need, not party politics, dominates the discussion. Another rabidly partisan display in the Senate, as occurred in 1996, would only detract from the important work at hand—to improve and strengthen the American welfare system...
Kirby’s personality will be an important asset in a position that requires a tactful yet strong leader. His personable, congenial manner will serve the Faculty well, and his collegial approach may act as a needed buffer between a headstrong University President and Harvard’s professors. Kirby appears well equipped to tackle the most pressing issues facing Harvard undergraduates...