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...many college students use to talk cheaply with friends overseas. While some History 1101 students were apprehensive about McCormick’s unique office hours, others were more appreciative: “I thought it was cool—an innovative idea that shows how he is trying to...reach out to students. It’s a nice touch,” said Andrew J. McCarthy ’10. Unorthodox though they may be, Skype office hours are especially convenient for students who don’t have time to attend typical afternoon office hours between lectures, labs...
...weapons development program has, in effect, removed the sense of looming crisis that had once driven the issue, and rendered the option of a U.S. military strike to destroy Iranian facilities highly improbable. (It is acknowledged, however, that Iran's current nuclear activities would put such capability within easy reach if the leadership in Tehran should opt to pursue such weapons...
While the report's existence owes much to that Washington ice cream cone, there is cause for concern. While China remains pre-occupied by Taiwan, its navy and air force are increasingly expanding their reach in ways that suggest it is flexing its military might beyond that island, which mainland China regards as a rebel province. Last year, Beijing tested an anti-satellite weapon and Pentagon officials believe it has been behind hacker attacks on Pentagon computer systems. The report says China's long-range strategic missile force - capable of hitting the U.S. - continues to grow, as does its arsenal...
...play to seal a 51-48 nail-biter that catapulted the Crimson (17-9, 10-2 Ivy) over the Big Red (17-8, 9-3) into sole possession of first place in the Ivy League standings. Leading by one with 34 seconds to play, Hallion was called for a reach-in foul as she attempted to poke the ball away from Cornell’s Moina Snyder at the three-point line. After Snyder missed the front end of a 1-and-1, the ball wound up in Hallion’s hands and the Big Red decided...
...draw against Colgate leaves three teams tied for the last spot on the podium. If Donato really wants to answer his critics, he needs to show that his teams can reach the Dance. And given this year’s playoff mix, it may take an ECAC tournament title...