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...Harvard, “conservatism” is Burkean; the unifying theme is apathy or even resistance to change. This conservative consensus is a product of students who are too busy, cynical, or self-satisfied to battle the status quo. George Bryant—a fixture around Harvard Yard for his daily distribution of Revolutionary Communist Party flyers—said of his discussions with students, “They are a pretty skeptical bunch about these changes. People do want to make a difference, but their expectations have been lowered in comparison to my generation because they have grown...
...life conversion, or maybe he’s going for the Falwell-Robertson wing of his party”—referring to religious conservatives Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson. In a poll last week by the Cook Political Report, McCain tied for frontrunner status in the Republican race with former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani—at 30 percent each. “This is going to be the most interesting presidential election of our lifetimes,” said Begala. “It’s gonna be completely wide open...
...federal tax dollars. Thousands were no doubt spent on chartering his private extradition jet alone. Now, the U.S. Marshal’s service might argue that Entwistle’s posh return-flight and subsequent motorcade were necessary owing to security reasons (stemming from his tabloid cover-boy status), but this argument makes little sense. If security were really such a concern, then one might imagine that the Marshals and state police would find it more effective to extradite Entwistle in secret—outside of the media spotlight—and transport him to jail in an unmarked vehicle...
...those who disagree with the proposals of the curricular review, expediting the process is a welcome goal. After all, even if the priority of the Faculty is, for instance, to keep the Core Curriculum, we are better off having that priority determined than wondering for another year whether the status quo is optimal. Both proponents and dissentients of the reforms must agree that after three years of discussion it is time to hasten our community-wide self-reflection and renewal.We know the expanse of the review’s possibilities because great strides have already been taken toward certain reforms...
...avoid speaking of your own “vision.” Everywhere people are bandying about the buzz word “reform,” but don’t be fooled: The Faculty of Arts and Sciences, your effectual boss, is profoundly satisfied with the status quo. So sit back, sign those fundraising letters, be personable (i.e. coddling) and try to look cool, hip, and progressive. You’ll be much happier and much more “effective” than Larry Summers ever could have been. Travis R. Kavulla...