Word: sparking
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...crushing blow to France's self-image as a model of tolerance and social equality. "It's like a forest that's dried out," says Malik Boutih, the Socialist Party national secretary on social issues. "Things heat up, a wind starts blowing, and all it takes is a spark for the whole thing...
...Justice for Palestine organization invited Finkelstein to come to Harvard as part of his recent academic tour. One member introduced Finkelstein as someone who “says things that some people think should never be said at all.” “Our intention was to spark conversation,” wrote Justice for Palestine Co-Chair Erin E. Thomas ’07, who moderated the event, in an e-mail. “We understand that many people disagree with what Finkelstein says. Not every member of Justice for Palestine, myself included, agrees with...
...break down or don’t exist in the first place, those responsible for handling oversights are left no ability to fulfill that responsibility. In all, the process left a sour taste in the mouths of everyone involved, but if it takes a failure of this magnitude to spark debate on the future of the HCC, then perhaps all is not lost.In future dealings with the HCC, we need greater transparency regarding artist selection, more complete disclosure of financial information, and broader support and input from the Harvard community at large. We need actual numbers on ticket sales, financial...
...special teams. This week it was, well, the special teams.A week after a fumbled kickoff by Harvard and a return for a touchdown by the Tigers’ Jay McCareins led Princeton past the Crimson 27-24, Harvard’s special teams unit provided the spark in its 42-14 win over Dartmouth (2-5, 1-3 Ivy) on Saturday at a snowy Harvard Stadium.Holding on to a 14-0 lead at the intermission, Harvard running back Clifton Dawson took the opening kickoff of the second half back 92 yards for a touchdown. Following a Big Green score that...
...Harvard women’s hockey team may be young and untested, but on Saturday the Crimson came out on the ice with poise and experience on its side.With a mix of veterans and new faces providing the spark, Harvard (1-0-0, 0-0-0 Ivy) overwhelmed Division I-newbie Robert Morris (0-5-0, 0-0-0 CHA) by a score of 7-0 in the season opener at Bright Hockey Center.“It’s a good start for us,” Crimson coach Katey Stone said...