Interphase, MITES to Begin Admitting Non-Minority Applicants

MIT will open two minority-targeted programs to students of all races following a complaint against MIT filed with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the Institute announced yesterday.

SEMS Increases Hours, Seeking Viability

The Student Emergency Medical Services, or SEMS, now offers emergency medical transport services seven days a week.

UA Hears Student Input For Coffeehouse Space

Proposals included establishing new food options or revamping the Coffeehouse’s business plan. Although no formal proposals have been made, several local businesses have taken interest in the open space, said Benjamin J. Zeskind ’03, speaker of the UA Council.

Sororities Conclude Rush in a New Era

The Panhellenic Association extended nearly 100 bids last night, bringing the total number of new and potential sisters in line with last year’s pledge class.

New Opportunities, Programs Expand Ranks of Work Study

The MIT federal work study program has improved this year, after a lack of student participation forced MIT to return some funds to the federal government two years ago.

WORLD AND NATION

Americans Shouldn’t Be Held Without Counsel, Lawyers Say

Possible War in Iraq Uncovers Deepening Divide Within NATO

Baghdad Will Allow Planes To Aid Weapons Inspections

News Briefs

News Briefs

Officials Urge Public Precautions Against Potential Terrorist Attack

EDITORIAL

RSIT Punted

Erratum

COLUMNS

North Korea Claims One of Our Own

Speak Up For Peace

For Whom Will You Protest?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Racist Israeli Policies Inspire Resentment

MASLab Coverage Insufficient

China, not Taiwan, At Fault

ARTS

CLASSICAL REVIEW: A Russian Musical Sandwich -- Ptolemy Players: Spicy, Yet Filling

EAT THIS: Letters from the Riviera -- Part 1: The Nice Market

FOOD REVIEW: A Different Kind of Bar -- Le MÉridien’s ‘Chocolate Bar’ Tantalizes

INTERVIEW: Matthew McConaughey and Me -- An Afternoon TÊte-À-TÊte

THEATER REVIEW: Flower Drum Song -- A Bold New Story of Asian America

FEATURES

When Should Race Matter in Decisions?

Subjective Decisions in Admissions

Minority Events Build Community

Faculty Diversification a Slow Process

The American Dream is Still : Just a Dream for Most Minorities

Racial Profiling: Justice for All?

Diversity At MIT: 1981 to present

Campus Profile -- President Charles M. Vest: Vest discusses MIT’s commitment to keeping race as a factor in college admissions

How would you rate race relations at MIT on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being poorest and 5 being complete harmony?

SPORTS

Ballroom Dance Team Dominates In Major Manhattan Competition

COMICS

hay fever

mangos

casey and larry

PHOTOGRAPHS