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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Frustrated with the high visibility of the campaign to elect South African Archbishop Desmond M. Tutu to the Board of Overseers, Harvard officials--themselves bound by a pledge of neutrality--have placed the political battle over University governance in the hands of the Harvard Alumni Assocation.

Author: By Adam K. Goodheart, | Title: A Staid Body Takes On a Political Role | 6/8/1989 | See Source »

18--Graham concedes defeat to Democratic nominee Thompson and reiterates her pledge not to seek a post on the City Council next fall. Her supporters call for a recount, saying that they may contest Thompson's election anyway. The recount, held on November 29, confirms Thompson's victory.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: From Cambridge to Washington | 6/8/1989 | See Source »

Stubbornly adhering to his "read my lips" campaign pledge that there will be "no new taxes," Bush offered a budget proposal that promised to reduce the current $160 billion deficit by over $70 billion during the next year, with mirrors.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Calm Amidst A Storm | 6/7/1989 | See Source »

Harvard's administration is intolerant of Greek-lettered organizations, for various reasons. Undoubtedly among them are incidents of hazing that have occurred at campuses aorund this country, as well as the risks involved in pledge programs. But the time has come for a reconsideration of these arguments, and a reevaluation...

Author: By Timothy S. Gramling, | Title: Why Allow Greeks? | 6/6/1989 | See Source »

In all fairness, Harvard's administration should consider other factors, such as the frequency of accidents and malicious incidents in pledge programs, especially in the Boston area, and perhaps in the Ivy League as well. In addition, Harvard should investigate the reasons that MIT does recognize greeks, if only to...

Author: By Timothy S. Gramling, | Title: Why Allow Greeks? | 6/6/1989 | See Source »

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