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THIS mistrust often translates into arrogance. Harvard seems to feel that neither its students nor its alumni are worth accepting advice from, but they work very hard to convince us that we should remember Harvard and all the good it did for us by giving money as generously...
...Senior Class this year was less than enthusiastic about contributing to the Class Gift; so far only 38 percent of the class has contributed. The motivation was not the selfishness of which our generation is so often accused; it was not that we could not afford the $25 recommended donation. The reason I heard most often, and the one I felt myself when I was first asked, was "What did Harvard really...
...friends and activities and classes were the most important influences I had here, I cannot credit Harvard with providing them. The best way I can describe my relationship with the governing forces of this University is to call it adversarial. The experiences I gained the most from, and often those which brought my friends and me closer, were fighting things we felt were wrong about the way the University was run, from the administration's policy towards South Africa to its handling of student protests...
Ironically, those in local politics who seem to berate Harvard the most are often Harvard affiliates, revealing the University's unique grasp over things. The new executive director of the good-government Cambridge Civic Association graduates from the College today, and several City Council campaigns are being managed by undergraduates...
Characterized by spontaneity, passion and receptivity to his audience, Ocasio's public statements have become a highlight of student demonstrations for hiring reform. Ocasio says that often he goes before crowds with only an outline of an idea rather than a prepared speech, and draws his cues from listeners...