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...comparison, only 23,000 residents voted in 1987, and many observers and candidates, citing a lack of controversial issues and the fact that all nine incumbents are seeking to win their seats again, are predicting a similar turnout this year...
Even if the weather had cooperated though, it is doubtful that this year's Spring Fling would have been a blast for many Harvard students. People just wouldn't have shown up. Take as evidence the low turnout at the only indoor event of the weekend--the Toga Party had a maximum of 60-80 people at any one time...
Larew notes his "indignation at the paltry turnout" at a previous AWARE week. But poor attendance does not necessarily indicate a poor event. This year's AWARE Week features a strong list of events and speakers, but may still suffer from a lack of publicity...