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Dates: during 1980-1989
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That part is the bureaucratic, well-dressed, English-accented, sometimes amiable, and sometimes condescending Harvard administration. It's no minor affair. Scores of deans, governors, administrators and vice-presidents steer this very wealthy ship into calm but profitable waters. Their journeys take them toward new academic and technological frontiers and breakthroughs, toward new standards of "Harvard etiquette," and onto the drydock for repairs...

Author: By Joseph F Kahn, | Title: All The President's Men | 7/16/1985 | See Source »

...decide to play ice hockey in your living room or set fire to your roommate's desk, your proctor will probably lay down a few guidelines. But, beyond regulating minor catastrophes, proctors are generally lenient and have not enforced curfews (none exist anymore) for at least 10 years...

Author: By Charles C. Matthews, | Title: Getting Advice | 7/16/1985 | See Source »

...duty cops and the bouncers and dive into one of the Kong's famous Scorpion bowls. After one night of bowl consumption, you'll probably find out that the Square's largest drink contains little alcohol, a big price tag, and packs an awful headache with only a minor buzz. But like Steve's ice cream, you have to try it at least once in your lifetime...

Author: By Rebecca K. Kramnick, | Title: This Guide's for You | 7/16/1985 | See Source »

What augurs well for banking a la modem is the hearty endorsement of most of its pioneer users, who tend to overlook the minor deficiencies in the systems. Robert McDermott, who runs a construction service company, keeps five different accounts at Chemical Bank, including his money-market and retirement funds. "It makes juggling accounts more manageable," he says. "You can be more daring." Kathryn Dallam, a secretary at IBM, rationalizes the $12 monthly cost of her Pronto service, claiming that home banking saves her $20 a month in stamps, envelopes and transportation costs. And Investment Banker Stodder blames himself...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Brave New Piggy Bank | 7/15/1985 | See Source »

...Friday, two Harvard police officers suffered minor leg business after saying to break up a eight between two female adolescents in Holyoke Center Plaza. The two were arrested on felony charges of assault and battery of a police officer and possession of deadly weapons, Deputy Chief of Police Jack W. Morse...

Author: By Charles C. Matthews, | Title: Police Blotter | 7/9/1985 | See Source »

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