Word: prefered
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...business administration classes are packed, while enrollments are dwindling in history, philosophy and the other liberal arts. Quips Tony Peyser, 20, a student in film making at U.C.L.A.: "English is the best prerequisite for unemployment." Black-studies courses are being cut back at some campuses because most black students prefer majors that lead directly to a career...
...Strauch Committee has encouraged testimony from all quarters, but has not dividuals as originally anticipated. It is likely that many--especially students--would prefer to be a part of the process of deliberation, rather than simply going on record as favoring one alternative or another. Once the committee's preferences become known, there will undoubtedly be far more outside interest. If the community does not have the opportunity to react to the recommendations of the committee until after they have gone to Bok and Horner, much of the input that Strauch claims is necessary will be lost. By formulating recommendations...
Those who prefer to believe that Harvard's alumni will refuse to support an effort to provide equal access for men and women--even if it requires a reduction in men--are hurting, unwittingly, the university they love so dearly. Conant was fond of showing guests to his office the plaque on his desk. "Behold the Turtle. He Maketh Progress Only When His Head Sticketh Out," the plaque read. Harvard's alumni appear to understand better than many administrators that if Harvard is to continue its progressive path, it must discard the myths that have persuaded it to withhold equal...
...those who prefer thick crusts, the 24 Restaurant on Holyoke St., and Harvard House of Pizza on Mass Ave. near the Quadrangle Houses are probably the best bets. The 24, which also serves Greek food and grinders, is more generous with the cheese and the crust, but Harvard's pizzas are larger in diameter. Pinocchio's at 74 Winthrop St. features a thick crust, but some feel it also features too much grease...
Affirmative action--with the constraints it imposes on hiring procedures--has been less than popular with traditionalists who prefer the older and more informal ways of choosing their university's staff. Campuses are beginning to witness the beginning of a backlash against the equal employment plans...