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...stained in the way that Duke's name is stained because the folks at Duke rushed to conclusions before they had completed the investigation," says George. "We didn't do that." "Our priority," says Cass Cliatt, a University spokesperson, "is to substantiate any reports before determining a course of action, while at the same time recognizing the need to provide support to the members of our community. It's very concerning that a student would fabricate such matters...
...itself. There are things students can do to help make a difference in Darfur, such as donating money to non-governmental organizations that provide refugee relief or medical aid. We can lobby congress to accept refugees in America, to impose sanctions, or even to take military action. Some of these courses of action have downsides, but they should be our primary considerations, not the symbolic gesture of divestment. Lack of awareness is no longer a problem; a lack of progress is. Advocating for policies that do nothing but engender more advocacy is an empty form of activism...
...continues. Freshman Lisa Harchut was a pleasant surprise with seven rebounds in the first eight minutes of her collegiate career, but starting forwards Katie Rollins and Adrian Budischak contributed just four points apiece. Junior center Emma Moretzsohn scored six points, but grabbed just two rebounds in 10 minutes of action.“Our guards take most of our shots, and our forwards either need to get more shots or finish more shots,” Delaney-Smith said. “We need a balanced attack—they’re very talented, but our forwards need...
Fitzsimmons said the fact that Harvard doesn’t have early action could depress the yield, though he added that the effect could be the opposite if Harvard ends up being students’ least expensive option...
...group of commuters has even launched a class action suit against the government, blaming it for worsening their lives. The suit is unlikely to succeed, but it's a signal of popular discontent. In fact, Transantiago has pounded the approval ratings of President Michelle Bachelet. According to pollsters Adimark GFK, the Socialist Party president's rating slumped to 38.2% in November from over 60% in April 2006. Unsurprisingly, that fall has been sharpest in the capital...