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...final tally, these biases do not add up to a quota. The percentage of Asian Americans per class has risen from 4.8 to 12.2 in the last decade--a testament to the effort of the present Admissions Committee to create a diverse student body. In the future, if the number of children of Asian-American alumni increases (which is now inevitable) without a parallel rise in acceptances, then Asian-Americans will have cause to worry. But for the present moment, there is no concrete evidence to assert the existence of a quota...
...present time there are eight full-time adult professionals who work at HSA. Their jobs range from general manager to data processors...
...doubt, many of the criticism of the present nomination system have their merits. On the surface, it seems illogical for such a small population--about 220,000 participating voters in a state with 3 million residents--so apparently unrepresentative of the national constituency--to have such a large impact on the nominating process. To make the contest a caucus, in which "horse-trading" and political bargaining can obscure public opinion, seems even more nonsensical...
...HARVAID has a threefold purpose," she said. "First, it's a fundraiser for us; second, a substantial portion will go to the Fund for a Free South Africa, which gives very concrete and direct aid to the country; third, it's an event in its own right. It will present a morally and *** important statement that we need to say 'no' to apartheid...
Before Sunday's concert, there will be a reception at which all of Sunday's performers will be present, Benz said, adding that she expects "an impressive cross-section of the Boston community" to attend...