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...these serious conflicts of interest could be avoided if vacant Senate seats were filled through special elections. Upon a senator’s death or resignation, the governor would set a date for the election of the senator’s replacement. The election would be held within three months of the vacancy, and the winner would fill the Senate seat until the next regularly scheduled election. Special elections are used to fill open seats in the House of Representatives and many offices at the statewide level. They are practical and feasible, and would give a state?...
...privileges by ripping Dartmouth’s football team for its self-loathing, doormat style of play came to a close on that date. With the end of the Ivy League season, I was left with no contemptible Ancient Eight athletic program to unleash my misguided fury and disgust upon...
...important to remember that President Obama’s appointments are inherently political, and thus professors serving his administration are expected to return to Harvard in four—or eight—years, if not sooner. Undoubtedly, these professors will return with new knowledge to impart upon their students, or great experiences to share at the very least. As Harvard attempts to successfully prepare its students for the world outside of academia, professors’ real-life experiences as Washington insiders will provide fodder for their courses when they return. Moreover, though many of the departing professors certainly...
...receiving side of the government’s mercy, they will hopefully use their new positions to advocate for policies that will benefit higher education institutions such as Harvard, such as increased funding for scientific research. Just as professors will bring a fresh perspective back to Harvard upon their return, they will also take a Harvard-influenced perspective as they move to Washington...
Tension mounted in the game’s final minute, as the Steelers scored a touchdown and the Cardinals seemed upon the verge of countering with a touchdown of their own. In the end, though, the Cardinals could not convert...