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Such discussions are vital to revealing the fears, animosities and prejudices that exist between students on campus and hopefully will lead to concrete steps toward greater understanding and interconnection--as well as tolerance--of the various ethnic and racial groups on campus. On the survey, students gave the Harvard campus a B+ in general and the administration a B- on race relations...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Talking Race | 3/11/1998 | See Source »

...that with limited budgets, low personal commitments and lack of support from the administration, department heads will not prioritize ethnic studies. An RES department with its own faculty and physical space would provide the expertise and continuity students deserve, as well as create the community among faculty and students vital to academic exchange and learning. Moreover, it will be committed to the study of traditionally marginalized groups of people who might not otherwise receive scholarly attention...

Author: By Nancy G. Lin, | Title: Going to Bat For Ethnic Studies | 3/9/1998 | See Source »

...against Iraq joined World War II as a standard for a good war, one that the American people could support fully and feel was just. It is a very high standard, requiring an evil enemy, a vital stake in the struggle, an overwhelming victory and--now--low casualties. In the future, very few conflicts will meet...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 1939-1948 War: The Last Good War | 3/9/1998 | See Source »

...jumping the next hurdle may prove a troublesome life habit. The trouble stems from the fact that these hurdles just don't end, and there is always more to strive for. If we don't know how to balance the drive to reach the next level with the vital habit of leading a considered life, we may go through life without practicing reflection...

Author: By Aamir ABDUL Rehman, | Title: Losing Perspective | 3/5/1998 | See Source »

...Radcliffe would be removed from women's diplomas. While I support the idea of uniform diplomas I could not endorse a proposal that failed to specifically ensure the ongoing recognition of Radcliffe College on diplomas. By not suggesting how the diploma should look, the bill's sponsors ignored the vital importance and meaning of Radcliffe...

Author: By Ann E. Schneider, | Title: Seals and Signatures: The Diploma Dilemma | 2/26/1998 | See Source »

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