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...most important aspect of the house is its diversity. Because other houses have traditionally been more popular in the housing lottery, many of those who now live in the newest of the three houses in the Radcliffe Quad have been randomly assigned there, providing a true cross-section of students...
Time Magazine, the standard bearer of American news magazines since 1898 and another subsidiary of Time Warner, received a half-page photo a bit later in the annual report, smaller than those of its sister publications Sports Illustrated and People. The financials section of the report, in no small coincidence, lauds revenue increases from Sports Illustrated and People in the publishing division but makes not a mention of Time. At the earnings hierarchy that is Time Warner, it doesn't matter what the subsidiary does so much as its pecuniary contribution to the parent company...
Nestled in a sunny section of University Hall, the office of Dean of Students Archie C. Epps III overlooks the center of Harvard Yard. On the 25th anniverary of his appointment as dean, the view of Widener Library and Memorial Church from Epps' window is a reminder that the College's original planners believed wise leadership would join the twin pillars of intellectual achievement and religious belief to form the foundations of an enlightened University...
...below and took the hook. As Duncan played in his leaping, twisting catch, he could tell by its green back, silvery sides and blazing red stripe that he had hooked a rainbow trout. Then Duncan saw something else: a jet-black discoloration on the fish's tail and rear section. The trout was clearly diseased. "I was shocked," says the veteran sport fisherman. "You don't expect such a sight out in the remote wilds...
...Barbour was as relieved as he was astounded. Reed pushed Dole to make the announcement on May 7, but Senate business intervened. Instead, May 15 was chosen. Dole, Reed and Helprin all agreed that the speech should be short and poignant. Dole discussed with them whether to include a section contrasting himself with Clinton, but then demurred. Although he was resigning, he had come to praise, not to bury...