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...Democratic Justice Party, on the other hand, preferred a parliamentary rather than a presidential form of government. Looking ahead to the possibility that they could become a minority in the next election, party leaders decided a parliamentary system could still allow its leaders to retain control of Parliament. One method: the government party can buy off minor parties to get enough votes to counter a split opposition. One segment of the opposition was amenable to the parliamentary idea, but negotiations dragged on for months without reaching a compromise, and both sides can be blamed for obstinacy. But Chun angered...
...acknowledge the immeasurable good in the place as well as the stupidities and wrongs. If public indignation over the scandals in Washington proves anything, it is that Americans remain innocent enough to believe in government by laws, and to be angered by deceit in power. He hopes that you retain and nurture that innocence, which is your country's saving grace...
Under the new plan, students can sign up for partial meal contracts in the dining halls, retain their current house affiliation and will rent their apartment only for the school year. Annex housing is expected to save students money, as the rent on many of the apartments costs up to $1000 less than dormitory room fees...
...keeping independent the purse of the student government, which is funded by a $10 fee on undergraduate term bills, the council is able to retain some of its autonomy. The council uses a large part of its budget to fund various student organizations. Each semester, the government doles out grants amounting to about $21,000, which is two-thirds of its operating budget for the semester. Through its funding role over student publications and groups, the council maintains a powerful influence at the College...
...activist university must start to enter the scene, venture out past the walls of the ivory tower and tackle the problems--such as illiteracy, a lack of competitiveness and faltering ethical standards--facing the real world. It must place such goals among its top priorities if it is to retain the public trust...