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Levin's moves on MLK, early decision only a start

Published Wednesday, January 16, 2002

The beginning of this semester bodes well for Yale. Last month, President Richard Levin told The New York Times that he favored re-examining early decision. Next week, as a direct result of a campaign by students and others last year, we will not have classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It seems as if perhaps the administration is turning over a new leaf.

Indeed it may be. We ought not be dismissive of progressive victories, and Monday's holiday and Levin's comments on the admissions process are indeed victories. Ever since Yale abandoned non-binding early action in favor of...

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