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...This was an unusual action, prompted by the view of his former colleagues that there was not...a scholar in the field of international relations whom the department would prefer to him," said James Q. Wilson, then chair of the government department, in a 1973 statement...

Author: By Nathaniel L. Schwartz and Robert K. Silverman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: White House Whiz Kid: Kissinger Serves World But Leaves Harvard Behind | 6/5/2000 | See Source »

There will be other requirements for ground troops too, such as the lengthy and difficult peace-support missions in the Balkans. These may not seem like war, but the troops are armed and ready. They prefer to use presence, maneuver and intimidation to accomplish their purpose rather than active combat. But they can act, and they sometimes must defend themselves...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Will We Fight? | 5/22/2000 | See Source »

...prefer music with a bit more of an edge, there's plenty of that to go around this summer. Ozzy Osbourne, fresh off last year's suceessful "Ozzfest," plans another of his modestly-titled hard rock tours. Among the supporting players: Pantera, Godsmack and Methods of Mayhem. Metallica is also slated to hit the road, playing with Korn, Kid Rock, Powerman 5000 and System of a Down on their "Summer Sanitarium" tour. That heavy dose of metal kicks off June 30 at Foxboro Stadium and continues to other stadiums, speedways and arenas. Meanwhile, grunge lives on with Pearl Jam (fronted...

Author: By Andrew P. Nikonchuk and Daniel A. Zweifach, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Access All Areas: The Summer Concert Preview | 5/19/2000 | See Source »

...years to see their favorite heroes and villains in live action, and you can be sure that they'll be out in force July 14. Advance peeks at the production, including the costumes and special effects, look extremely promising, though there has been some Internet outrage from traditionalists who prefer the blue-and-yellow uniforms of the comic book over the Matrix-esque black leather used in the film. Nevertheless, there is every indication that X-Men will be one of the smash-hits of the summer...

Author: By Arts Editors, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Summer Movie Preview | 5/19/2000 | See Source »

...would prefer if Ralph Nader was not running," the Gore supporter said. "A vote for Nader is a vote for Bush...

Author: By David C. Newman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Nader Presses Progressive Agenda | 5/17/2000 | See Source »

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