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David B. Lat
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Outside These Ivied Walls
F or many of the students graduating today, it is most fitting that the Commencement ceremonies take place inside Harvard
Rudeness Runs Amok
T he expression "The customer is always right" is a commonly heard one, but it is even more commonly misunderstood.
WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO DO?
The time of year at Harvard that brings out the greatest amount of intellectual effort from students is exam period.
For Debate's Sake
Not too long ago, I received a one-line e-mail message from a Crimson reader containing a single question: "Do you
Students Should Shut Up
Let's conduct a thought experiment. What would life at Harvard be like if students were in control? Things would be
Imposing Morality Is Fun
Last week, Ireland voted to end its ban on divorce by a painfully narrow margin. This disappointing development may indicate
Radcliffe Still Sexist
I am glad to see that Radcliffe is finally giving up the pretense of being a real college. I also
The End Is Near
Pre-meds fly off to different corners of the country for medical school interviews, giving their roommates a brief respite from
Stay In That Closet
For years we have been told by members of the gay community about the discrimination that they face in a
All Is Fair In Poster Wars
After a long slumber, it appears that the Harvard campus is waking up from its apathy. The Yard is alive
A Material World
What do thinkers as different as Adam Smith, Karl Marx and Madonna have in common? The intuitive answer: absolutely nothing.
LOWELL'S HOUSE
On Thursday, the Harvard community was treated to a visit by former Connecticut Governor Lowell P. Weicker Jr. In case
The Powell Doctrine
We are still over a year away from the presidential election, but it appears that most campaigns are already in
Dole Fights the Good Fight
S ince accusing Hollywood of playing a role in accelerating the moral decay of the United States, Senate majority leader
More Power to the NRA
Contrary to the common caricature, not all NRA members are crazed, government-hating militia members. Many members are simply law-abiding citizens,