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...expected that every candidate would try to photoshop him or herself into a colorful flyer with a witty message, and that every eligible surface in every corner of the Yard would get its share of poster coverage. Usually these bore a catchphrase of sorts; these included lines like: “No More Tears,” “I might be a Kitty, but I’m no pussy,” and “Vote Erika. She’ll take you places...

Author: By Elias A. Shaaya | Title: Campaign Sales | 12/8/2008 | See Source »

...Another mistake, common in student government elections, was the preponderance of outrageous promises. For instance, one candidate promised to clean up the “smelly Science Center fountain,” stop the “annoying bells” from ringing, and install swingsets in the Yard. Although many undergraduates might not object to these changes, as campaign promises they are meaningless, given the UC’s lack of say in such matters. How can the UC expect to be taken seriously if its ranks are determined by these arbitrary criteria...

Author: By Elias A. Shaaya | Title: Campaign Sales | 12/8/2008 | See Source »

...people that need representation that he knows,” said Fly member Jay R. Lundy ’09.But Schwartz’s desire to downplay the affiliation is unmistakable. When asked to disclose his acquaintance with a group of students greeting him one morning in the Yard, his slowness to answer foreshadows the inevitable response. The students are members of the Fly, he says.TALK THE (GIRL) TALKSchwartz cannot walk into Lamont Library or into a dining hall without striking up a conversation, high-fiving someone, or at the very least saying hello to two or three people?...

Author: By Eric P. Newcomer, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: CEB Duo Proposes Reforms | 12/8/2008 | See Source »

...Flores and McLeod have gone door-to-door in the Yard during the first week of campaigning, it is the pair’s long-term plan for academic reform that has generated the most excitement with students...

Author: By Elias J. Groll and Jillian K. Kushner, CONTRIBUTING WRITERSS | Title: Insider Wants Inclusive UC | 12/8/2008 | See Source »

...said. “We had a big difference between our morning preliminary swims and then our finals.” Even with this weakness, the Harvard men managed to return to Cambridge with significant results, both on the team and individual levels. Jones finished fifth in the 200-yard butterfly, touching the wall in 1:46.47 and earning himself an NCAA “B” qualifying time. Sophomore Jordan Diekema also performed well individually, claiming first in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 1:45.97. The sophomore also swam a solid...

Author: By Alexandra J. Mihalek, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Second-Day Turnaround Leads to Second Place | 12/7/2008 | See Source »

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