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By barring the use of race in college admissions, the Supreme Court has focused attention on a critical question: Who gets into the most elite institutions of higher learning? But the current furor masks an equally important issue: Once they gain admission, how do those students afford to pay their bills and stay in school?
DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently started talking to a guy I met on a dating website. He seems really sweet, and we've had great conversations. He lives one town over from me; I don't have a car, but he does. When we discussed meeting up, he suggested that I take the bus to his city. While I appreciate his eagerness to meet, I can't help but feel a little insulted that he would suggest I take public transportation instead of just offering to drive over to me. Is this a red flag, or am I overthinking it? — Insulted DEAR INSULTED: Speak up. It makes perfect sense that you would appreciate this man either coming to pick you up or meeting you in your town. If that's what you want, say so. See how he responds. Yes, you can consider his suggestion a red flag — but not necessarily a deal breaker. Who knows what his past experiences have been to make him think it was a good idea? I'm amazed at how many people do not demonstrate basic manners. Rather than being upset with him, tell him what you want. If he willingly complies, move on to the next experience.
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Metropolitan Paul Yazigi had no way to know that he was about to vanish into the chaos of the Turkish-Syrian border during the violent rise of the Islamic State.
In an apostolic letter released on June 19, 2023, Pope Francis praised the 'brilliant and inquisitive mind' of the influential French philosopher Blaise Pascal, born on that date 400 years ago.
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DEAR HARRIETTE: When I was married to a wealthy man, I had a lot of friends. However, after the divorce, it seems like I lost most of them. I find it really difficult to deal with because these friends meant a lot to me, and we had a long history. Most of these women knew me before I was wealthy, so I don't understand why they would be acting this way now. My lifestyle has changed since the divorce, and I feel I am left with only a few close friends. How can I deal with my new reality? — Friendless DEAR FRIENDLESS: Sadly, when people divorce, they often shed friends. People choose one spouse over the other. If you were friends with couples, some may not want to stay connected to single people.