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THERE are several possible reasons for this general allegiance in spite of protest. First, the young people in Yugoslavia possess a real pride in their country. Yugoslavia for centuries has been under foreign domination by the Turks, Austrians, and other major powers. Now it is remarkably independent. In Yugoslav cities people still often mention how the Partisans drove the Nazis from their land at greast costs, but without Soviet assistance. The students are tired of old men's war stories, but they have a deep respect for past suffering...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Young Radicals in Yugoslavia: Between Ideological Extremes | 1/13/1970 | See Source »

...preserve any atmosphere of free inquiry, its members must not be faced with the threat of the type of harassment directed against May. Even with physical security, faculty members sometimes only produce mildly differing versions of orthodoxy; without it, they will inevitably only reproduce the views of those who possess the largest street gang...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: On the Other Hand Discipline | 1/12/1970 | See Source »

...will account such schools a success if and only if they also possess a competitive advantage over normal ones. In other words, if among their graduates are individuals who succeed better in public life as well as private, like Daniel Cohn-Bendit or like a twenty-three year old hippie drop-out reported by Life to be making millions in stock market. These men succeed through insight; they undermine the view that success is built on conformity. Education should make people happier by giving those so inclined the strength to conquer...

Author: By Alexander Korns, | Title: In Education: Garbage, Trash, Junk | 12/8/1969 | See Source »

...adjustments. "Ramble On," perhaps Led Zeppelin Il's finest song, also affords a good illustration of the group's use of several guitar timbres in order to avoid monochromaticism. The good taste of "Ramble On" helps to balance "Whole Lotta Love" and "The Lemon Song." which while partially humorous, possess the grace of a lecherous cheese-monger...

Author: By Chris Rochester, | Title: The Rock Freak Led Zeppelin II | 12/3/1969 | See Source »

...some field, however narrow. But remember that it's not as difficult as getting into Harvard or Radeliffe. Few people who stick out the entire competition for any of the four boards get cut in the end. Persistence, initiative, and some work at developing the skills you obviously possess will get you elected...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Putting the Crimson to Bed | 12/2/1969 | See Source »

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