Word: took
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...University would face reaction from outside groups if one of its Faculties took a formal stand. Carl Friederich, professor of Government, pointed out that the University's status as a tax-exempt organization prohibited it from getting involved in public policy issues. Several other Faculty members said that a vote might bring retribution from Congress or other parts of the government...
...Lipset's motion received 45 fewer votes than the comparable amendment which took the political sting out of the resolution on the October 15 moratorium. In all probability, not all of the change was accounted for by confusion; the groundwork laid by Edsall and Albritton had undoubtedly convinced some Faculty members to alter their stance...
...strange events took place in the wake of the occupation and bust last spring. One of the strangest was that all sorts of Harvard people began to learn, and to enjoy learning, about issues that really mattered to them. In colloquiums, in bull sessions, in impromptu discussions on the street, people worked together on touchy and pressing problems. The strike brought a sense of liberation; it was hard to resist the excitement and euphoria...
...minutes after our arrival, the bus full of Penn harriers pulled up and emptied. Coach Jim Tupenny clipboard in hand, strode out ready for an upset. Very confident-looking man as he stood there straight as could be, his head raised just right. He watched as his boys took up a jog and headed around the course. He smiled...
...runs from check point to check point to meet the runners and give vocal encouragement. I was going to be your basic on-the-spot reporter and get lots of valuable quotes, so I ran with him with my pad in one hand and instamatic in the other. He took me through prickers over rocks down cliffs. But it was worth it. I couldn't help thinking how much it must mean to keep hearing your coach telling you that you're doing well: keep it up. I was sweating like a pig, but I could still appreciate what...