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...Thatcher of his intention to resign. The amiable and popular Foreign Secretary, who earned worldwide admiration for his 1979 negotiation of an end to the Rhodesian civil war, was unafraid of political criticism but felt strongly that his resignation was a matter of honor. Thatcher and Deputy Tory Leader William Whitelaw tried hard over the April
Harvard women’s tennis expected the beginning of the season to be tough, but nobody knew it would be this tough. Over the long weekend, the Crimson (0-5) lost to the No. 53 Virginia Cavaliers (4-3), 5-2, and the No. 16 William & Mary Tribe (8-3), 7-0, falling into a five-match skid. Four of the five losses have come at the hands of ranked opponents. “We’ve got the toughest schedule of any of the other Ivy League schools,” junior Laura Peterzan said...
...dance wearing a pointed brassiere, a wig, and heels, actor Christopher Walken kept his cool at the Hasty Pudding Theatrical’s Man of The Year award ceremony Friday evening. On stage at the New College Theatre, Pudding producers Joshua E. Lachter ’09 and William M. Teslik ’08 said that before they could award Walken the prize, he would have to prove his identity. “I have a birthmark,” Walken said. “So gimme the thing!” But Teslik and Lachter, egged...
...case that echoes former University President Lawrence H. Summers’ 2006 resignation, the College of William and Mary’s Board of Visitors ousted President Gene R. Nichol last week, ending a tenure that featured several free-speech controversies. In response, Nichol announced his immediate resignation and accused the board of making a politically motivated decision and of offering him a bribe—allegations that the board expressly denied in a statement. Similarly, Summers’ defenders characterized his ouster as a breach of academic freedom of speech, while his detractors often cited his adversarial leadership style...
According to Sociologist William Simon, "The affluence of the '50s, '60s and '70s gave us courage to experiment with our lives. With the present economy, there is a sense of cautiousness. There is more commitment to careers and coupling because we are hedging our bets for social and economic security. We think, 'How can I financially and emotionally budget my energies?' and the career is winning out over thoughts...