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...these large, epic pieces, and I think they add something unique to the music community on campus for both performers and audiences.”BEST DAYS AHEAD?Despite nearing the age of 80 and having conducted the HRO for more than 40 years, Yannatos continues to be a vital presence and the guiding spirit of the orchestra. In a recent rehearsal, the spry Yannatos carefully guided the orchestra from the hushed and tense ending of the third movement of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony into the explosive and majestic opening of the final movement.Despite the fact that only...
Freshman Bret Voith scored a vital goal to bring the lead down to one, and with under a minute remaining, the Crimson drew another clutch foul...
...upon an important story, the lack of shield law protection may give him or her second thoughts about pursuing it, leading to the same chilling effect that Congress is seeking to eliminate. The exclusion of college journalists also overlooks their important contributions to the media. College newspapers provide a vital training ground for professional journalists. Excluding students of journalism from such an important law consigns them to a journalistic playground. In preparing to join their professional peers, college journalists should have access to the same tools and protections that they will enjoy when they are paid. Fortunately, there is still...
...Caucasian Americans have been in the country since its inception, and have had many multiple generations in which to define and redefine their version of American culture. It is logical for newcomers to respect and understand the historical precedents that contribute to present society; in fact, it is vital to their survival. But it is this very naturalness that makes the acceptance of cultural trends so dangerous. Assimilation risks becoming the psychological tyranny of a cultural majority...
...However, the Commission believes this is a vital measure if the E.U. is to fill a growing labor shortage over the next decades. "Europe is an immigration continent," Barroso said. "We are attractive to many. But we are not good enough at attracting highly skilled people. Nor are we young or numerous enough to keep the wheels of our societies and economies turning...