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...tried and tested in this Rust Belt State, where 47% of Democratic primary voters are over the age of 45. "She's got Bill behind her and I loved Bill," said Daniel Mooney, 72, a security guard from Philadelphia. "She's got the experience we need. She seems to understand people, and unlike Obama she's already been in the White House...
...find out exactly how many Harvard students will be staying over break, and what meals are most important for students to dine in. They might be able to open only a few dining halls, reduce the number of hot entrees, and still accommodate everyone while minimizing costs. We understand that there are personnel and financial issues involved with operating dining halls over vacation. Taking into consideration the way that HUDS’ budget is determined each year, its constraints are understandable. But the distribution of funds is decided each winter prior to the school year, and the next time around...
...understand Harvard participates in [financial aid] efforts, but it appears to be insufficient,” Flier said in an interview last July, shortly after being appointed. “Part of my job as dean is to work to raise the funds so that we can reduce the burden of debt on our graduates...
...minority of one, bringing a unique set of legacies, customs, traditions, and beliefs. Our environment affords us the opportunity to gain knowledge and to experience the proverbial ocean beyond the pond through meaningful interactions with each other. It is these interactions that serve to give nuance to our understanding of the world and allow us to appreciate the points of view of others, albeit not necessarily agree with them. To glean the most from this invaluable opportunity, we must be willing to understand, to enter into discourse without preconceived judgments, and provide each other the space to express the importance...
...illegal to teach students in a language other than English. In its place, English-immersion was promoted, in which a student’s native language can be used only to help explain complex ideas. Although such a program may be viable in theory, when a child cannot understand the words on the whiteboard, he or she is unlikely to do well on standardized tests. A monolingual teacher can do little to help, and frustration may only exacerbate the situation. Bilingual teachers can help remove this language barrier by serving as a crucial portal to the English language. Studies show...