Word: orly
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IF the proponents of maximum diversity and full randomization believe that the current system "breeds intolerance and fear and sometimes even loathing," then why don't they call for next fall's randomization of every Harvard student--not just first-years? Or what about randomized rooming groups? These bold and...
Many students favor a particular house not because of the perceived stereotype of its students but because of its facilities, its campus location, or its physical beauty. Some students prefer houses with large rooms while others simply desire the tranquility of the Quad.
IMAGINE a policy that would replace Harvard's 12 distinct houses with bland dormitories--colorless places to live. Imagine a policy that would eliminate a student's right to express a preference for where he or she will live for three years.
To categorize students as athletes, musicians, or private school graduates is an insult to the individuality of each student.
The editors have taken an "all or nothing" approach to the lottery issue. By doing so, they fail to realize that the 100 percent randomization will have a dramatic impact on the first group of students involved. A gradual transition and careful tinkering seem more logical, and perhaps more appropriate...