All for one: Three vice president's take over 'U' relations
The office of vice president for University relations was once a rigorous, multifaceted position bestowed to one man - Walter Harrison. Harrison occupied this post until several months ago, when he accepted the presidency of the University of Hartford. University President Lee Bollinger announced last week that now three vice presidents will be in charge of the multidimensional tasks of serving as a link between the University, the media, the government and the outside world.
Selected sex: Scientists should hold responsibility for research
Last week, the Genetics and Invetro Fertilization Institute announced that a method has been found that would allow prospective parents to select the sex of their child. The method involves separating sperm cells that carry the Y chromosome from the X chromosome, then determining which is which by the amount of DNA the cells carry. The egg cell is then fertilized through artificial insemination. So far, this technique has been successful throughout research tests.
Betrayal, lies, covering your butt and other American sports
The great unpleasantness continues. I purposefully avoid topics that have been covered over and over again by other columnists, from the good ones like Jonathan Alter of Newsweek to the irritating and petulant Maureen Dowd. But we are obsessed with Clinton and his affairs. So this must be, I guess.
09-16-98
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