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...discipline that explores the identity of a distinct social group, queer studies is as legitimate as, say, Afro-American studies. The fact that queer studies is devoted to a group defined by its sexuality rather than its cultural and historical background does not make it less worthy of academic pursuit...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, THE CRIMSON STAFF | Title: Recognize Queer Studies | 2/15/2002 | See Source »

...some young women out there considered this fact—instead of deluding themselves into seeing “fetus” as a static abstraction—perhaps they would think twice before denying an innocent person his or her inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—however humble or short that life might...

Author: By Kevin R. Pilkiewicz, | Title: Precious Feet of the Unborn | 2/14/2002 | See Source »

...Besides Muslim terrorists, the other villain of his piece will be NATO. He'll argue that the alliance's interventions were illegitimate interference in the affairs of a sovereign state, in pursuit of a new world order in which the U.S. was an arch imperialist trying to extend its control to every corner of the globe...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The World According to Slobo | 2/13/2002 | See Source »

Ultimately competition at this level is a celebration less of country than of character: of the will to do better, push through pain, leave the fear at the top of the mountain in pursuit of speed, come to the ice like a soldier in sequins; to defy the laws of physics and nature, bury the effort under the grace. That's what makes it fun to watch and useful as well. Games have always been a handy mirror for every challenge we face, every test we take. But we may be especially grateful for the chance to stop and watch...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hope And Glory | 2/11/2002 | See Source »

Other contributors to the women’s nordic point total include co-captain Julia Silvis who managed a 45th place finish on Friday in the women’s 10k and a 44th place spot in the next day’s 10k pursuit. Silvis racked up 19 team points with her finishing positions...

Author: By Tyson E. Hubbard, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Skiing Slips at Dartmouth | 2/11/2002 | See Source »

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