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...related problem is the semantics of the exact question; would it be in binary form—gay or straight? What about bisexual and transsexual identities? The Common Application is unlikely to produce a question that is both inclusive and specific enough to be useful. How could applicants be expected to squeeze something as personal as their sexuality into a tiny box to be checked...
Douglas Muhlestein considered waiting to start freshman year until after he had completed his mission, but didn’t want his first away-from-home experience to be for two straight years, with only four phone calls total (on Christmas Day and Mother’s Day), and no TV or movies allowed. Muhlestein intends to concentrate in computer science, and he says he’s not worried about disrupting his academic plans. “Harvard is really good at letting you leave,” he explains. “They say it?...
...sixth-straight time in school history, the Harvard women’s lacrosse team soundly defeated Holy Cross, 15-9, last night at Harvard Stadium. The Crimson (5-6, 1-3 Ivy) is undefeated against the Crusaders (4-10, 1-3 Patriot League), and its performance last night was an improvement over last year’s 13-10 victory...
...could be. In professional sports, not surprisingly, the list is pretty small. In fact, it’s pretty much limited to two players: the NBA’s LeBron James and MLB’s Joe Mauer. Both were MVPs of their respective leagues last season. Both are straight out of high school, phenoms who skipped college to go straight to the pros—though both had the talent to play Division I football. (The only athlete to ever be named USA Today’s Player of the Year in two sports, Mauer turned down an offer...
Despite winning in straight sets in February, Cao fell to No. 72 Hilary Barlett this time, 6-1, 6-3, clinching the match for Princeton...