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...government-run high schools in America require a certain amount of coursework in “physical education” for students to graduate. Likewise, many private schools institute a similar requirement or, in the case of traditional preparatory schools, have their students play a team sport every season...
...current system encompasses nine categories at half-letter intervals from A+ to B- and also includes C, D, and F. In contrast, the new grading scheme—similar to those at Yale and Stanford—will categorize student performances as “Honors” (A+ to A-), “Pass” (B+ to B), “Low Pass” (B- to D), and “Fail...
According to Richard H. Fallon, a professor at the Law School, the faculty raised concerns over the extent to which the new system will blur academic distinctions among students. Since Harvard is more than twice the size of both Stanford and Yale, many more students will graduate with similar-looking academic records...
...Earlier this year, Nesson mounted a legal challenge to Massachusetts’ drug laws, arguing that criminalizing marijuana has no “rational basis.” Economics professor Jeffrey A. Miron, who has devoted much of his scholarship to advocating for drug legalization, voiced similar support, but said that the initiative was only “a very small step” because “the right policy is the full legalization of all drugs.” “I would really prefer people take a more aggressive stance.” Miron said, though...
...lacked is drama. They've been eight exhausting years, and when Obama talks about change, he's implicitly talking about giving Americans a break, a timeout from grand history. It's like those T-shirts during the primary: End the Drama - Vote Obama. McCain has tried to make a similar case in a different way, arguing that he's steady and experienced while Obama is risky and dangerous. That case can get lost in his roller-coaster campaign...