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Davis also says that, although the proportion of non-Asian minority chemistry concentrators is already low, the proportions among graduate students in chemistry is even lower...
...starring "Dawson's Creek" heart-throb Joshua Jackson, is supposedly based on the real Ivy League experiences of both the movie's director, Rob Cohen, and writer-producer, John Pogue. The movie delves into the world of elite "secret societies" at a generic Ivy League institution called Y University (although the shots of the unmistakably dingy streets of New Haven make the connection relatively simple, not to mention the school's blue and white colors and bulldog mascot...
...crux of the movie's plot, though, is the existence of an elite society whose laws supercede all others. The Skulls' motto is, "A Skull above any other," although they tend to use each other's power and status to advance their own agendas instead of fostering a sense of brotherhood and loyalty. The movie illustrates a fact that many people know already: Groups such as secret societies and their cousin organizations, final clubs, are quickly going the way of the dinosaurs...
...truth is that there is no place for these old-boys'-networks in today's society, which, as mentioned in the movie, is increasingly becoming a meritocracy. The very fact that McNamara is at Y University to begin with despite its costs is proof that times have changed. And although McNamara is captivated with the idea of being a Skull and having access to the wealth, class and power available to the group's members, the rules and rituals that accompany membership are ridiculous and antiquated symbols of an organization whose time has clearly passed...
...Although Fujimori is still widely credited with curbing terrorism and runaway inflation with his tough policies, his authoritarian streak and the poor performance of his country's economy has alienated many voters. But Fujimori made it clear three years ago that he had no intention of handing over power when he passed a law entitling him to the extra term on the basis that the constitution he rewrote in 1992 came into effect only after his initial election - and had congress dismiss three constitutional court judges who challenged this interpretation. "His critics also say that in order to be reelected...