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...Some people generally think Harvard is another land—that it is untouchable, and you have to be from a certain economic background??but that’s not the case,” said Nicole Guilmette-Biagioni, a Bunker Hill professor on the committee. “They dispelled a lot of the myths that people have about Harvard...
...that ensured he would not be able to remain at DePaul, and that there were days when Dershowitz would send two to three e-mails to members of the political science department about him. During a phone interview with Finkelstein conducted by The Crimson, listeners in the background??whom the professor did not name but said were colleagues on the DePaul faculty—audibly expressed their assent regarding the copious extent to which Dershowitz circulated his testimony about the man that he has called a “fraudulent scholar?...
...States after graduation.For better or for worse, the public spotlight has gravitated toward the world of higher education this past year. In light of this heightened scrutiny, we hope that institutions of higher education reaffirm their commitment to allowing all to go to college—regardless of their background??and to protecting intellectual freedom.The rising cost of college tuition makes the need for student loan reform ever more apparent. As most students in need of aid rely heavily on federal loans, Congress’ January decision to cut interest rates on student loans was welcome. But despite...
...taking off their sequined, red chokers and their garters, and just throwing them on the ground. By the end, they’re just in stark black and white. With their previous experience—Quinn performed and staffed plays throughout high school, and Camero brings a strong musical background??the two have been able to play to their own strengths and to those of the cast. Quinn: I’ve performed in a bunch of community theater shows, and I’ve done crew for shows. I know how shows work...
...true vibrancy and diversity of our student body. The UMRP actively works to redress that misperception by catering to the specific cultural concerns of minority students. Unlike general concerns about social or academic life at Harvard, minority students must often consider issues particular to their racial or ethnic background??fears of prejudice, stereotyping, and cultural isolation. Those concerns are best addressed by students with shared experiences and cultural backgrounds. Hence the need for personal phone calls from current students or specific pairings at prefrosh weekend; these students can act as both resources and liaisons to the cultural communities...