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...military more generally, on Harvard's campus. But let us not get so caught up in this relatively parochial matter that we ignore the larger questions the very existence of ROTC in its current state should evoke. For a remilitarized country and a war-torn world exist in spite of a demilitarized Harvard...

Author: By Daniel B. Baer, | Title: Forcing a Military Option | 4/10/1989 | See Source »

...such a large and varied body of living Christian art been produced. In inaccessible rural workshops, thatched-roof villages and teeming urban slums, a firmament of fine artists inspired by Christian themes is emerging from within a much larger community of folk artisans. The movement is thriving in spite of serious obstacles. Most artists lack patrons, lucrative markets and substantial schooling. With tools, paint and canvas in chronically short supply, Africans work with whatever materials are handy. Wood is thus the most popular medium. If stained glass is too costly, colored resin is applied to windowpanes. If sculptors lack marble...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Africa's Artistic Resurrection | 3/27/1989 | See Source »

Suddenly, things are looking up for this English band, which has just released a strong new album and a possible Top 40 hit. Rumor has it XTC is even planning an American tour this summer, in spite of the group's decision years ago to quit touring because of Partridge's frequent nervous breakdowns on the road...

Author: By Kelly A. Matthews, | Title: XTC Makes a Comeback | 3/10/1989 | See Source »

...have power enough to raise consciousness up and for lifting humanity higher." This is one of the few instances on Oranges and Lemons that Colin Moulding has a chance to come through with a powerful bass line, making the song one of the album's strongest in spite of Gregory's unneeded and sometimes overdone guitar solos...

Author: By Kelly A. Matthews, | Title: XTC Makes a Comeback | 3/10/1989 | See Source »

...spite of all this oppression," Estrada said through an interpreter, "the people say 'that's enough' and are willing to stand up to the army...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: El Salvadoran Students Speak | 3/3/1989 | See Source »

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