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...been raised. You can blame the screwed-up priority system of the Reagan administration for that one. But if that were the end of it, the Harvard administration would be under no obligation to act as a collegiate Alcoholics Anonymous, rehabilitating its underage students so that they may function at parties without booze. It is because Harvard bypassed the law for so long that it would be an act of hypocrisy to expect its students to go dry too quickly, and without help...
Museum of Fine Arts Gallery Talks: Dutch and Flemish Paintings, 11, Japanese Screens: Form and Function, 7, Infomation Center, West Wing...
...independently administer the full range of University punishments--except dismissal and expulsion, which require approval from the full Faculty. But students complaining of violations of their rights had no independent authority to which they could appeal. The only formal channel for their complaints was the COI, a body whose function, according to the Handbook for Students, is to "re-direct [complaints] to the appropriate agency of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences" but which has "no power to make rulings...
Masters anticipated what is expected to be a dramatic reversal in the University's alcohol policy, likely to prohibit any student under 21 years old from drinking at an open party or function...
Silicon Valley remains rife with speculation about how well Apple will function without Jobs. Sculley is confident: "Steve's great contribution was recognizing that computers were tools for individuals and not large blue boxes for institutions. That doesn't change, whether Steve is here or not." Some observers, noting that Apple stock jumped $1 a share after Jobs' resignation became known, believe his departure may be a blessing for the company. Says David Gold, a Palo Alto venture capitalist: "It's good news for Apple that | he's out of their hair. The loss of a few employees is probably...