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...already constructed a vast edifice of characters, anecdotes, and terms, Poundstone threatens to undermine his foundations with dense descriptions of “instant runoff voting,” “range voting,” and “Condorcet voting.” While necessary, this section represents the weakest point of “Gaming the Vote.”Nonetheless, “Gaming the Vote” is a book with enormous relevance to the modern age. Poundstone formulates a powerful case for voting reform, and his argument should not fall on deaf ears...
...Strange as it may seem, I’m desperate for more responsibility. With section, weekly response papers, and a multitude of other commitments, responsibility can really be a bummer. Billy, however, is the best responsibility I have ever had. I’m even convinced he made me more productive; after all, they say a healthy relationship brings out the best in you. This summer, Billy forced me to wake up early, work out, and get a jump on my day (often, by jumping right onto my bed). Plus, he’s the cutest commitment in town...
...revising the scheduling system. Instead of hour-long blocks, the new blocks could last as long as 75 minutes, with professors having discretion over how to allocate this time. For example, a professor could opt to teach a 55-minute class and follow it with a 20-minute discussion section. (The CUE members did note, though, that the proposed changes might not assuage undergraduate concern over having enough time to eat lunch.) Beyond scheduling considerations, the committee is also researching the relationship between the frequency of class meetings and quality of learning—whether classes held twice or three...
...featured articles on everything from the ongoing legal debate with Facebook, a list of the most influential Harvard alumni entitled the “Harvard 100,” and a statistical analysis of the number of Harvard wedding announcements that made it into the New York Times wedding section. Manhattan Media, the organization that bought the magazine in May 2008, intended to mail 02138 to the 50,000 wealthiest Harvard alumni—for free. While this was an intriguing twist for advertisers, it was ultimately not a successful one for 02138.Richard Bradley, former executive editor of 02138, explains...
...crisis itself. Times were suddenly scary - and McCain was "erratic," "impulsive," reckless. He fell into a trap he couldn't get out of for weeks: any attempt to do something dramatic and different just dug the hole deeper. Every time McCain took a swing, as his cheering section demanded he do, those undecided-voter dial meters plunged. Six in 10 voters said McCain was spending more time attacking Obama than explaining his own positions, at a moment of crisis when people care what those positions were...