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Harvard will definitely be put to the test on its home courts this weekend, but for Clayton, an Ancient Eight championship seems certain...

Author: By Alexandra J. Mihalek, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Crimson Enters Pool of Unclear Champs | 4/5/2007 | See Source »

...such tough competition,” freshman Lena Litvak, who has played at both No. 1 and No. 2 singles, said. “A lot of the [Ivy] schools are a lot closer in level to us.” This league experience will undoubtedly test the newcomers, including three members of the club tennis team who were moved up to varsity mid-season. Joining the squad were senior Julie Forgie, junior Vilsa Curto and sophomore Rachel Gottlieb, who play No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 singles, respectively. “They add excitement and energy and motivation...

Author: By Alexandra J. Mihalek, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Seeks New Start in Ivy Play | 4/5/2007 | See Source »

...There are always students from all types of backgrounds,” he said. “Test scores are only one of many criteria we use to admit people...

Author: By Aditi Balakrishna, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Low-SAT Legacies Receive Lower GPAs | 4/5/2007 | See Source »

Avner May ’09, whose parents did not attend Harvard, said in a phone interview that he is not bothered by legacy admissions in most cases. However, he said that if two students had similarly low test scores, he would prefer to see a minority student gain admission rather than a legacy...

Author: By Aditi Balakrishna, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Low-SAT Legacies Receive Lower GPAs | 4/5/2007 | See Source »

...complaints about sick and dying animals who ate only dry food, which typically does not contain wheat gluten, is another reason some authorities question whether melamine is the real culprit. Bruce Friedrich, Vice President of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged the FDA to test for excessive levels of vitamin D; last year a manufacturing error led to too much of the vitamin in Royal Canin pet food, causing kidney failure and death in several animals. But Goldstein says excessive vitamin D is unlikely, since blood tests would show high calcium levels, which haven't been...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Unraveling the Pet-Food Mystery | 4/5/2007 | See Source »

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