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...inspectors fear parts of the contaminated cow may have been inadvertently served to other cattle as feed, infecting them and potentially any beef eaters who consumed them. Inspectors quarantined 13 sites across Canada as they investigate where - and how - the Black Angus got sick. MEANWHILE IN COLOMBIA ... Livin' La Vida Loca Forty soldiers were arrested after stealing $9 million in drug money they found in the jungle. Military officials became suspicious when the soldiers (who earn about $175 per month) went on shopping sprees, buying new cars and TVs, and showered money on prostitutes. Authorities said the money had belonged...
...Crimson I found an interesting little article in the editorial page. Boxed off was the “Crimson Wisdom” of that week, rating the winners and losers of that week and “beyond.” Apparently to The Crimson staff La Vida at Harvard was one of the losers of the week and beyond indicated by an arrow pointing downwards and a commentary of “that’s just loco.” Apparently this was supposed to be some sort of joke. But to be honest, I saw no humor...
First of all, if this was not a reference to La Vida at Harvard, then the name should not have been italicized as if referring to the future publication. Secondly, the joke itself simply portrays The Crimson as ignorant and blatantly lacking in any sort of cultural sensitivity. In addition, I doubt this would have ever happened with the Black Guide or Women’s Guide to Harvard. La Vida at Harvard is a serious publication with serious goals. Being referenced to and then ridiculed by a “professional” newspaper such as The Crimson cripples...
When initial coverage of La Vida at Harvard came out I was happy to find a very professional article. I thought perhaps that The Crimson was authentically trying to mend ways with minority groups. I thought that when they said that diversity mattered to them they actually meant it. I guess...
...writer is editor of La Vida at Harvard and student advisory council representative of Fuerza Latina...