Volume 117 >> Issue 52 : Tuesday, October 21, 1997

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News

• Chomsky and Cleaver Talk About Activism
• Vest, Parents Discuss Alcohol
• Wearables Conference Explores Fringes of Fashion, Technology
• Survey Shows MIT Drinking Below National Average
• Microstrategy CEO Discusses His MIT Experience
• Police Log
• Erratum

World and Nation

• U.S. Says Microsoft Violates 1994 Antitrust Agreement
• Military Study Finds Women Fill Few Jobs Tied to Combat
• News Briefs I
• News Briefs II
• Weather: Chilly and Breezy

Columns

• The Malaysian Connection: If This Jewish Conspiracy Existed, I Would Love to Sign Up
• A Tragedy With A Difference
• A Public Relations Disaster: Now Is the Time for Introspection, Not Irreverent Posturing

Letters to the Editor

• Brotherhood Can Save Lives
• Group Study Prepares Students for Life

Entertainment

• Rhino Man -- By Zach Emig
• Band Names

Special Section: Head of The Charles Regatta

• Head of the Charles: Summary
• Head of the Charles
• Head of the Charles Results
• Photo Essay: Head of the Charles

Sports

• Men's Water Polo Wins Division III Eastern
• MIT Rugby Club Comes Back In Second Half to Beat Harvard
• Upcoming Home Events

Photographs

Greg Kuhnen -- The Tech
TOUCHDOWN -- Four members of the MIT Skydiving Club parachuted into Briggs Field last Friday in a demo jump.

Greg Kuhnen -- The Tech
The MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble performs in a family weekend concert.

Wendy Fan -- The Tech
Anita Wu '99 and other Chinese Students Club members perform a traditional Lion Dance Friday at the Mini I-Fair, an event sponsored by the International Students Association.

Rebecca Loh -- The Tech
Professor David M. Epstein conducts the MIT Symphony Orchestra during their concert Saturday in Kresge Auditorium.