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Michael A. Peters
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Civil Rights Milestone Observed
Fifty years after becoming one of the first black students to attend Little Rock Central High—opening the door for the
Peers Promote Safe Drinking
There were no multi-billionaire CEOs or former U.S. presidents on hand, but a graduating class of 17 Harvard students was
Facebook Fiasco
Facebook.com addicts, listen up. Fielding another friend request? Ogling a gorgeous profile? Be careful: though unconfirmed, rumors have been circulating
Sebelius Calls for National Unity
A day after being named Leader of the Year by the Harvard College Democrats, Kan. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius packed the
HMS Prof Promotes Medicinal Pot Use
Today is “4/20,” a day celebrated by marijuana smokers across the country—and here at Harvard, Lester Grinspoon is continuing his
Water Found in Planet's Skies
CORRECTION APPENDED Water has been detected in the atmosphere of an extrasolar planet, but a team of Harvard researchers hesitates
Study: Trans Fats Triple Heart Risk
A Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) study to be published next week establishes the strongest link yet between coronary
Currier House Braves Sewage ‘Lake’
Currier House residents who battled their way home to the Quad during last Friday night’s snow expecting warmth and shelter
Profs Find New Link To Cardiac Disease
Researchers at two Harvard teaching hospitals have uncovered a link between the most common form of prostate cancer treatment and
Siestas May Help Health
A nap a day may just keep the doctor away, according to a study released this week by the Harvard