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...rumblings of discontent, but there seems no serious challenge to his conservative Shi'ite theocracy. There is little question either that the Islamic Republic will survive, if not flourish, after his death. The explanation lies in the application of a skillful mix of repression, which is being eased somewhat as the regime gains confidence, and the presenting of Islam as a unifying and controlling element in what remains a loose and still evolving political structure. "People may well be poorer than they were under the Shah," says a Western ambassador in Tehran. "But they feel they have won self-respect...
...Human Dilemma tells of Concrete's new job as the spokesman for a foundation dedicated to population control. (Try lighting the Bat Signal for that!) Well paid for his efforts, he somewhat reluctantly stumps for their controversial program that would provide financial benefits for couples that undergo sterilization. As the story builds Concrete has an increasingly difficult time staying "on message" in the vicious world of pundit media, while Larry finds himself in the unfortunate position of impregnating a one-night stand. Meanwhile a mysterious character, disturbed by Concrete and the foundation he represents, plots an assassination...
...worry about that. It imposes somewhat arbitrary distinctions,” said Sociology Department Chair Mary C. Waters...
...Freshmen are somewhat characterized on a weekend traveling in packs, looking for a party,” Undergraduate Council Student Activities Committee Chair Aaron D. Chadbourne ’06 says...
...resting for the following week’s Harvard-Yale race, the Crimson only managed sixth, but got another strong effort from Bienvenu. His 12th-place finish was by far the best for Harvard, and coupled with his performance at New Hampshire, looked to be a promising and somewhat surprising start to his last season with the Crimson...