Darfur Rallies Provide Opportunities for Students to Speak Out
Parents from another generation and culture raised me to believe university students are the voice and muscle behind social change. Though they were never involved in rallies and protests, they have taught me to take a stand against injustice. Through their teachings and the influences I felt at Manhattan College, I have learned the power of the mighty pen.…
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Harvard Early Admission Nix Helps the Underprivileged, but Hurts the Hopeful
Harvard announced the dismantling of their Early Admission program, and soon after, Princeton declared the end of their program as well. Other colleges may follow suit since it is much easier than lowering tuitions to reasonable (if not affordable) rates, facilitating the process for underprivileged students
The altruism of the Harvard admissions faculty surprised some, as guidance offices in lower to middle-class school districts applauded the measure.…
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Super-Thin Models no Longer Chic in Fashion World
In recent years, fashion has taken a path towards super-thin models that have recently ?come under fire by some fashion industry leaders. In Spain, some models were actually prohibited from participating in fashion shows because of their low weight. The ban came after the death of Luisel Ramos .…
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