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...little discrimination as an ambitious woman. Despite this variation, all three have spoken to the importance of getting more women involved in politics and leadership on campus. But thus far, their experiences as leaders seem to be more representative of present attitudes toward woman leaders than emblematic of a shift in perspective brought about by their election.ANDREA R. FLORESFlores is the first female UC president in six years—putting her at the helm of the organization that has been slowest among the three political clubs to make strides towards gender equity. When Flores joined the UC her freshman...
...perspective, it’s an evening of the playing field.” She said students will also be able to take advantage of new opportunities in alternative energy and other 21st century industries. Malcolm R. Rivers ’09 said he views the shift away from finance and consulting as a somewhat positive phenomenon, as it has forced people to expand their options and discover passions that they may not have otherwise realized. Rivers will work for Teach for America next year, a path that an increasing number of Harvard students have taken. “It?...
...While Obama’s speech was a momentous one, concerned citizens on both sides of the ideological divide should be wary of attaching too much importance to Obama’s decision. The policy shift is simply a matter of degree. Under Bush, funding for research on embryonic stem cells was not prohibited but just limited to the lines already in existence. Though federal money could not flow to new embryonic stem cell research clinics, eight states (and big ones, too, like New York and California) funded their own labs and allowed private funding. While the opening of federal...
...improvised rules. He also challenged LaSorda's assertion that Chrysler's operations in southern Ontario are uncompetitive. "They've always been very profitable, even in the toughest times," says Lewenza. Chrysler recently closed a minivan plant in St. Louis, and last week killed a third shift at its minivan plant in Windsor, Ont., throwing 1,200 people out of work. This suggests that even while minivan sales are sagging with the economy, the company is earning more money making this family vehicle in Canada than in the U.S. (See the most important cars of all time...
...that Japan faces enormous challenges. At home, it confronts a rapidly aging population and declining birthrate. The number of those aged over 65 is projected to jump from 28 million today to 35 million by 2025, by which time nearly 30% of the population will be elderly. This demographic shift will put enormous strain on corporate Japan, which is running out of workers - something that could be ameliorated by substantial immigration if Japan's leaders were bold enough (none has been) to prepare a traditionally closed society to open itself up. And an aging society will play havoc with demand...