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Dates: during 1990-1999
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After graduation they act as alumni representatives, planning reunions and raising money from their class. As reasons for running, the finalists were split between citing present responsibilities and future ones...

Author: By Zachary R. Heineman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Seniors Elect 16 Class Marshal Finalists | 10/4/1999 | See Source »

...very boldness of Morris' device is bringing a flood of attention to the book, 14 anguished years in the making, and will surely spark an initial rush to buy it. Finally, it will rekindle the debate over whether Reagan moved the history of his time or was merely present at its creation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mixing Fact and Fiction | 10/4/1999 | See Source »

...questions--about, say, the volume of homework or the class bully--in order of priority, because you'll probably be squeezed for time. Your child's teacher will start the meeting but should not dominate it. She should be prepared with samples of your child's work and should present your child's positive qualities along with the areas in which he needs to improve...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Bully or Grovel? | 10/4/1999 | See Source »

...judgments with a grain of salt. But this approach is still more useful than statements of fact, and less boring. Through personal stories, Lemann is able to address the problems arising from American values without mounting direct and unfounded attacks on the beliefs themselves. He is, therefore, able to present a subtle and complex argument, recognizing both the merits and the problems with different social constructions without sounding indecisive...

Author: By Ruth A. Murray, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Saga of the SAT: A Culture of Obsession | 10/1/1999 | See Source »

Explaining Gibbons' situation and highlighting the guard's dedication to the House, Kim announced that he would present a petition to the University regarding his concerns over House security. He urged students to sign...

Author: By Marc J. Ambinder, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Students Salute Departing Guard | 10/1/1999 | See Source »

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