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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...physical layout dominated by two high-rise towers built in 1960, Leverett House may not be the most elegant of Harvard's 12 Houses. But House residents--known as the Leverett Rabbits--seem to be satisfied. Their House is graced with large rooms, a popular bi-annual '80s Dance and beautiful river views. And there's always McKinlock Hall (Old Leverett) for those afraid of heights...

Author: By Scott A. Resnick, | Title: A 12-House Roundup | 3/22/1999 | See Source »

...physical layout dominated by two high-rise towers built in 1960, Leverett House may not be the most elegant of Harvard's 12 Houses. But House residents--known as the Leverett Rabbits--seem to be satisfied. Their House is graced with large rooms, a popular bi-annual '80s Dance and beautiful river views. And there's always McKinlock Hall (Old Leverett) for those afraid of heights...

Author: By Scott A. Resnick, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Century 21:The 12-House Roundup | 3/22/1999 | See Source »

Secondly but equally important, be polite. Contrary to popular belief, the world does not revolve around Harvard students. Some people at this school chat all through lectures, leave early when guest speakers are still talking and are just generally disrespectful to everyone but themselves. It's bad enough that they act that way here; It's absolutely disgusting when they continue to act badly outside of the classrooms. Be respectful to the people you meet and the places you visit. Harvard may owe us a spring break, but the rest of the world does...

Author: By Sarah A. Rodriguez, | Title: Getting Away From All | 3/22/1999 | See Source »

...rest of the characters, however, are one-dimensional to the extreme--and, like the film, forgotten quickly. If, after reading this, you still have a burning desire to see all those popular high school kids go up in flames, rent the first Carrie and skip this useless update. Believe me, it was a lot more satisfying the first time around...

Author: By Daniel A. Zweifach, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Having a Bad Day | 3/19/1999 | See Source »

...course, being an outcast is only the most recent unpleasant human condition to be cast into a medical context. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), which has become the popular diagnosis for kids who won't behave, was the first to enter the national consciousness. ADD is treated by drugging hyperactive children with Ritalin...

Author: By Noah Oppenheim, | Title: Learning to Tough it Out | 3/19/1999 | See Source »

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