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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Head's party atmosphere has died down somewhat from past years as well. This year at least, a Saturday night reveler would have had an easier time getting into heaven than into Eliot House with its guest list for visitors. Security stayed tight the day of the regatta--helping explain a mellow mood that was cooled further by the weather--although a crack member of Cambridge's "Alcohol Disposal unit" (unmounted division) said the police did not seize as much booze from students as in the past. Last year, bottles, cans and contraband milk cartons filled two dumpsters...

Author: By Stephen J. Newman, | Title: The Head of the Charles | 10/23/1989 | See Source »

...studies of a cancer-causing virus in chickens, Bishop and Varmus found that oncogenes were normal genes, vital to cell growth and development, that had somehow gone awry -- probably as a result of mutations induced by carcinogens such as cigarette smoke and radiation. The team thus helped explain the role of genetic damage in cancer development and established a common pathway by which all cancers seem to evolve. Observed Bishop: "We have the seeds of cancer in our own genetic dowry." Since then researchers have identified more than 40 slightly altered genes that cause cancer in humans. These discoveries will...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nobel Prizes: Surprise, Triumph - and Controversy | 10/23/1989 | See Source »

Maybe we are asked to say it because there is tremendous insecurity in the American household. A sociologist could explain it in terms of divorce rates, or whatever, but we are flooded with requests to show love for our parents...

Author: By Darshak M. Sanghavi, | Title: Saying the 'L' Word to the Folks | 10/21/1989 | See Source »

...Room "C", or on Tuesday,November 7th at 4:00 p.m. in the Science Center,Room "C". In order to participate in SpringRecruiting, you must attend one of these sessions.No exceptions will be made. At these meetings allmaterials pertaining to Spring Recruiting will behanded out. We will also thoroughly explain thepoint system, computer forms, time tables,deadlines and all other information necessary forsuccessful participation in the Spring RecruitingProgram. We will answer all your questions at thistime...

Author: By Judy Murray, | Title: RECRUITING | 10/20/1989 | See Source »

...speakers will have five minutes each to explain their positions, after which the floor will be open, Socolow said...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Lottery Debate Tonight | 10/18/1989 | See Source »

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