The agreement over the fate of Phillips Brooks House Association wasn't the only news item of significance this summer. Here's a sampling of what you missed while you were away:

Troubled Search

As Dining Services Director Michael P. Berry was exploring a whole new world at Disney, the search for his successor wasn't all hakuna matata.

First, the student members of the search committee charged that administrators were deliberately and unfairly excluding them from the process. They said they were not provided with resumes and references of candidates they interviewed, were informed just one working day before interviews were to start and were humiliated by Dean of the College Harry R. Lewis '68 in front of one of the candidates.

Administrators acknowledged several mistakes, but denied any intentional slights.

The following Tuesday, The Crimson published the committee's short list of finalists for the post, citing a source close to the search. Although Lewis said he had no direct evidence that the source was a student, he nevertheless warned that the incident may jeopardize future student involvement on committees.

Triumph...

Former Harvard rower Lindsay H. Burns '87 and her partner Teresa Z. Bell rowed a "perfect race" to claim a silver medal in women's lightweight double sculls at this summer's Olympic Games.

It was the first time the event had been offered at the Summer Games; Burns had previously claimed a bronze in women's lightweight double sculls at the 1994 world championships.

...and Tragedy

A recent Harvard graduate who played hockey for the Crimson was killed when TWA Flight 800 exploded over New York.

Michel Breistroff '94-'95 had been returning home to his native France after visiting friends in the U.S. He had proposed to his longtime girl-friend only one day before his death.

Breistroff was looking forward to a career in professional hockey in France. He had played four years as a defenseman at Harvard, serving on the 1993 Beanpot champion squad.

Grilled

In a blow to one of the Square's most popular bars, a state commission upheld a six-day suspension for underage drinking at the Crimson Sports Grille.