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...Real World represents the end of our exceptionality as Harvard students. In this sense, a Harvard education is meaningless in the Real World except as a signal—a more maneuverable parachute—that may propel us ahead. Of course, signals have two sides. What propels us ahead also burdens us with others’ expectations. It is in these expectations, I think, that the true meaning of a Harvard education lies. In fighting to show others that we deserved our vaunted diplomas, we will be driven to excel, and to excess. The gnawing self-doubt that follows...

Author: By Alex Slack | Title: Free Falling | 5/24/2006 | See Source »

...runoff opponent, Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu, by a 10,000-vote margin. But for all of Nagin's good humor, his victory may not be enough to carry him back into office in the May 20 runoff. Nagin's "chocolate city" remarks alienated many conservative white voters who helped propel the political novice to office four years ago, and there was lackluster turnout by his new base - African-American voters...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nagin Wins — or Does He? | 4/24/2006 | See Source »

...season. “It’s just more making sure he’s taking high-percentage shots, he’s a great physical athlete.” Cohen looks to continue the offensive charge this weekend at home versus Cornell. A win would help propel Harvard to an even higher rank nationally...

Author: By Madeleine I. Shapiro, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Cohen's Late Heroics Move Harvard Up the Polls | 4/4/2006 | See Source »

...State and San Diego State to kick off its spring break road trip. PEPPERDINE 5, HARVARD 2 Sophomore Stephanie Schnitter and senior Melissa Anderson contributed to the Harvard cause by notching singles victories in the No. 4 and 6 spots. However, their efforts proved not to be enough to propel Harvard over the Waves. Pepperdine swept the doubles point to cement its victory, ending the Crimson’s spring break on a sour note. HARVARD 4, SAN DIEGO STATE 3 Harvard cruised to its second straight victory on March 28, topping No. 31 San Diego State in San Diego...

Author: By The Crimson Staff, | Title: SPORTS BRIEF: Women’s tennis suffers a narrow defeat at Pepperdine after cruising to two straight spring break victories | 4/3/2006 | See Source »

Reeves isn’t afraid to be brutally honest, and this trait has helped propel his career as a leader...

Author: By Ximena S. Vengoechea, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Outside the Box | 3/1/2006 | See Source »

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