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...fried dough to their hearts' delight. Springfest '99 was a surprising success after previous years' disappointments. The Violent Femmes may be getting old, but they attracted a decent crowd and the shouts and encores reflected the fans' enthusiasm. While some may complain that the band appeals only to a select group of people, the Femmes were not so obscure as to be inconsequential. They were no Dave Matthews, but we leave bigger fish to be caught another year--and we most ardently hope that they will be. It was something just to have gone fishing...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fun in the Sun | 5/3/1999 | See Source »

...originally part of the Chicago aesthetic, has become an important aspect of slam culture. Boston is also recognized for its strong competitive history. Wednesday May 5 and May 12 are excellent opportunities to check out Boston's contenders for the 1999 nationals as local slam finals are held to select the Boston team. Where? Right up Mass Ave. at Central Square's Cantab Lounge...

Author: By Diane W. Lewis, | Title: POWER POETS MAKE A BIG NOISE WITH SLAM | 4/30/1999 | See Source »

...result of this finding, the Undergraduate Council has proposed implementing an internet-based program that facilitates online book ordering. Such a program would have two components--first, students would be able to select the courses that they plan to take and have the program generate a report showing them the cheapest possible combination through which to order their textbooks online--including links to the booksellers, complete with pre-generated "shopping baskets" to speed up the ordering process. Second, the Undergraduate Council would establish "affiliations" with a variety of online booksellers that enable it to receive commissions...

Author: By Michael Shumsky, CHAIR UC BOOK PROJECT | Title: Lowering Your Book Prices | 4/28/1999 | See Source »

Radcliffe becomes superfluous only when Harvard is adequately taking care of itself. And to be frank, I'm not convinced that time has yet arrived. Nevertheless, for reasons that will remain known only to a select few, Radcliffe is gone. So the burden of ensuring that Harvard becomes a more equal institution falls to Harvard itself. And from the final clubs to the top floor of University Hall, there is work to be done...

Author: By Daniel M. Suleiman, | Title: Farewell, Radcliffe; Be Fair, Harvard | 4/27/1999 | See Source »

Alan Greenspan, we have high expectations for you. This year, when you take the stage at our Commencement exercises, you will join a small and select group of famous and accomplished men and women who have addressed graduating Harvard students. In the past, they have made good use of the privilege: Secretary of State George C. Marshall, when he spoke in 1947, outlined what would become the Marshall Plan. We hope you follow his example. Your words are capable of making mountains move and markets fall, and we expect no less on June...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: What We Want to Hear | 4/22/1999 | See Source »

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