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...transitional period following any major leader’s resignation. Other donors expressed great frustration over Summers’ ouster and reluctance to donate to a university where the faculty can seemingly force out a president.Yet another camp of alumni, critics of Summers, suggested that his resignation could spark donations. But to many donors who were excited by Summers’ agenda—a plan that includes a major expansion into Allston, a focus on undergraduate life and teaching, and an emphasis on research in the life sciences—the key question is whether his vision...
...year after capturing the Ivy title and the NCAA Tournament berth that goes along with it, the Harvard baseball team looked to repeat as league champion in 2006. Though it was younger players like sophomore ace Shawn Haviland (above) who provided the Crimson with the spark, it was the steady play of Harvard’s seniors like All-Ivy captain shortstop Morgan Brown that allowed the Crimson to capture its second consecutive Red Rolfe division title...
...consequences of our collective curricular efforts. Is it true, as President Lowell once famously declared, that Harvard freshmen “bring a little knowledge in and the seniors take none out, so it accumulates through the years”? Do we, as faculty, perceive the “spark of creativity” in the students who arrive here, then proceed to “water” it, as he is reputed to have declared at Commencement? Is education the discovery of our own ignorance (Will Durant), the art of living an ethical life (Hegel), the ability...
...next level.” The team will miss the experience Shields gave it in goal last season. In notching 11 shutouts, she shattered the Harvard record and led the young team with skill and dedication. In addition to Wylie, rising junior midfielder Megan Merritt will also spark improvement for the team after an impressive sophomore campaign. Both will hope they can focus the team’s effort on the main tangible weakness of 2005—scoring goals. The Crimson was last in the Ivies with only 14 goals scored, offset by an Ivy-best eight goals against...
...restored calm to the streets of the Kabul. But as Afghans came out to survey the damage, many were asking where the foreign troops were when they needed them. NATO peacekeepers offered support to the Afghan army and police during the riots, but local authorities thought their presence might spark more violence. "There were no American soldiers on the street. They stood back and let the rioters loot. People say the Russians were better because they did more for the people," said Fahor, a 35-year-old shopkeeper in downtown Kabul. If the Americans can't even live...