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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Occasionally, Harvard officialdom makes these mothers feel inferior as well. An incident in Gayle's first semester demonstrates how the University often ignores the demands put on student mothers. In one of her classes, an evening hourly was scheduled. Some varsity athletes were permitted to take the test early, but Gail, though she told the head section person she had to be home with her children in the evening, was not. "They couldn't take into account my problem--I wasn't even as good as a jock. They didn't care about my children, as long as I took...

Author: By Tom M. Levenson, | Title: College...and Kids | 10/12/1978 | See Source »

There are difficulties involved in being both mother and student, these women knew. But still, each woman emphasized how Harvard, or at least college, was one of the best things that had happened in their lives. For all four, it has been important to break out of the lives they were leading. And, as Katiti said, other women, other mothers, might benefit, as well: "Women aren't just 18 year olds. There are women out there in the community who have the ability, but are living in homes that they use as a sanctuary. It is easy to hide...

Author: By Tom M. Levenson, | Title: College...and Kids | 10/12/1978 | See Source »

...this is perhaps too much to expect of a student body which basically comes from inherited wealth and privilege. Tokenism of the Ad Hoc Committee's brand is enough to alleviate their sense of guilt and outrage, by projecting their class's values and crimes onto scapegoats such as Huntington. But tokenism is politically worthless. Those who do not challenge evil values in class will never significantly protest evil actions of their government and their corporations, 20 years from now. It's too cozy to sit on Wall Street with a fat salary, so why risk your job by challenging...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Huntington, Etc. | 10/12/1978 | See Source »

...Bach Society Orchestra makes its first appearance of the season this Saturday evening, as usual not playing anything by Bach. That's fine with me, because Bach Soc and student conductor Peter Lurye have assembled one of the best programs I've seen in a couple of years, one which will amply show off this group's talent and excitement...

Author: By Richard Kreindler, | Title: Rachmaninoff, With Tusks | 10/12/1978 | See Source »

...Department of Athletics has lowered its indoor tennis court fee in response to student protest about the $4 an hour charge...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Tennis Fees Lowered | 10/12/1978 | See Source »

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