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...mess of a war that will probably drag on for centuries unless we take drastic diplomatic steps. Besides looking at the complex historical causes for the bloodshed, consider the present situation: each time one side attacks, the other retaliates on a greater scale. One side needs to refrain from reacting when provoked. Such a course seems simple, but when we look at the desire for revenge we in the U.S. felt after Sept. 11, we can understand that it is no small feat to accomplish. CHARLES HAILER Boston...
Allard discussed the play at length with the officials. After the doubleheader, she did not refrain from calling it one of the worst calls she had ever seen...
...Decadenza dance is over, but it serves as a reminder of the unfair way first-year women are often treated as sexual objects in the Harvard social scene. Parties—especially those run by University groups—should refrain from using the trite and sleazy marketing scheme of offering discounted admission to first-year women. Of all Harvard’s students, first-year women are already frequent targets of harassment; singling them out and objectifying them at a House dance only reinforces a damaging stereotype...
...Golan Heights, which still endures. For that very reason the scenario might seem exceedingly improbable. As the frequent references to 7th century events in political speeches show, Arabs have excellent historical memories. Even those born after 1967 know the story very well. Certainly each government has powerful reasons to refrain from anything more than diplomatic protests even if Arafat is killed. Egypt would lose the U.S. aid that pays for the very weapons it would deploy ($2 billion a year) and for much of its daily bread. Jordan is likewise dependent, Syria's equipment is too outdated to risk...
...Hrnicek was victorious—if only for a short while. Then-Dean of the College L. Fred Jewett ’57 agreed to recognize the HCIA, with the stipulation that the group refrain from recruiting and that they maintain their autonomy. But Jewett was later forced to retract the College’s recognition when one of the 10 members of the HCIA withdrew her support...