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...help interested people really understand the human conditions of another group of people that seem so far and removed from them.” Despite political tensions and the sensitive subject matter, the organizers hoped that the films would foster a greater depth of understanding among Americans and generate pride in the Palestinian community in Boston. “Film, and especially good films, allow you to reach that understanding and bridge the gaps in your knowledge by building connections through seeing common human experiences even under very different circumstances than ours here in the West,” Ayyash...
...been a more fitting nickname for a man standing six feet seven inches tall than “Teddy.” Despite his towering stature, men’s heavyweight crew captain Teddy Schreck projects a warmth that engages anyone, whether he’s displaying Quincy House pride or working nights as a bartender. But do not make the mistake of assuming his easygoing nature is a weakness while on the water. Rowing brings out an edge in him that has helped him claw his way up during his college career—from the second freshman eight...
...Crimson made a move about halfway through the four-mile course to push ahead. Harvard held the lead the rest of the way, besting Yale by over seven seconds.In addition to the strong performance at the Harvard-Yale Regatta, the freshmen crews also proved to be a source of pride for the heavyweight squad. Both freshmen eights won their Sprints finals, and the first freshman eight went on to reach the semifinals of the Temple Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta before falling to the eventual champions.“The freshmen from last year stepping up to the sophomore...
...recent months, Chicago has bathed in pride as the place Barack Obama calls home, in spite of the attendant scrutiny on people like the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. and Tony Rezko. But it is now particularly defensive, if not irate, about the latest local figure to haunt Obama's presidential candidacy: Bill Ayers...
...education. At the university in recent days, Ayers' colleagues have circulated letters expressing support. Similar formal statements may soon come from a group of alumni and the university itself. "Bill has nothing to be ashamed about in his scholarly career - it's one that any scholar can take pride in," says Victoria Chou, dean of the College of Education at the University of Illinois here, and a friend of Ayers for years. She adds, "I'm just disappointed in those in our country who would try to tear down and destroy his reputation for political purposes. This is about Obama...