Harvard Dean Thinks Climate Change Readings Should Be Part of Freshman Orientation

The dean of Harvard College says climate change readings should be incorporated into freshman orientation for all incoming students.

Rakesh Khurana, a sociology professor, was responding in an interview to recent demands by some students that Harvard University sell off its investment holdings in so-called fossil-fuel companies that produce oil, natural gas, or coal, which climate change activists say causes global warming, which they say is harming the environment.

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Christopher Columbus Flagship Replica To Visit Newburyport

John Cronin

A replica of the Santa Maria, the 15th century flagship of Christopher Columbus's voyage to America, is planning to visit Newburyport.

The 200-ton Spanish tall ship is called the Nao Santa Maria, or "New Santa Maria," which means "Holy Mary" in Spanish.

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