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...from sanctioning domestic abuse, Dartboard insists that sibling scuffles should not stand between an Idol and his destiny. “American Idol” seeks to discover, mold and showcase America’s best talent, however abusive or saccharine. Idol judges and the voting audience rightly select those with stellar voices, dashing looks and generally captivating presences. Potential presence in captivity should not be their concern...
...have a suggestion. Why not let students self-select? This would minimize, if not eliminate, any anxiety or typecasting, but would also, if done properly, be a highly effective way of dividing students. Based on the results of the placement test, and perhaps a writing sample of the student’s choice, the Expos program could make an initial, non-compulsory recommendation of what level each student should be placed into. In the first weeks of class, students could get a sense of their section and what is going to be expected of them, and switch into higher...
...Barney Frank ’61, D-Mass., who serves on the Select Committee for Homeland Security, issued a statement on Monday praising Congress’s decision to reexamine the effectiveness of the SEVIS program, which became effective on Jan. 31. Flaws in the system that have arisen since its inception ultimately act against the national interest, he said...
...rebellion in Iraq's south soon after the first Gulf War, overseeing the murder of thousands of civilians. Impressed, Saddam reportedly put his son, then 25, in charge of concealing illegal weapons from the first team of U.N. inspectors, and afterward gave him the leadership of a select security corps called the Special Security Organization, whose members were recruited mostly from the Hussein family's tribe. In short order, Qusay joined Iraq's top governing body, the Revolutionary Command Council. When the war began, he was sitting at the apex of the country's byzantine intelligence network. He also commanded...
...first time Summers had actually addressed student input publicly. While the meeting was a positive step, the Dean Search Committee should maintain open communication with students and strongly consider which characteristics students are looking for in the next dean. Encouraging student input is crucial to ensuring that the selection committee is able to select a dean who will be prepared to address student concerns. It will also help HLS develop a reputation as an appealing institution for its students to undergo both personal and academic growth...