Academics
Today in Photos (2/22/10)
Photos published in the Monday, February 22, 2010 edition of the Harvard Crimson.
Kremlin on the Charles?
First, Der Spiegel accuses some Harvard students of being "abstinence apostle[s];” then, Newsweek accuses the faculty of harboring “general disdain” towards faith? Is it a case of being “damned if we do, and damned if we don’t”—or is it the case that we are just damned period?
Drop It Like It's Hot!
Are you deeply regretting having chosen that philosophy course with 200+ pages of reading a week? Are you wondering what the heck you were thinking when you decided to add a fifth course onto your workload?
Four Harvard Students Receive Gates Scholarships
Harvard has claimed four of the 29 Gates Cambridge Scholars this year—more than any other American university.
Remembering Salinger
Even though he almost never left the reclusive sanctuary of his home in Cornish, N.H., J.D. Salinger was an American icon. As the man who gave voice to a generation fed up with “phoniness” and the creator of the inimitable Holden Caulfield, it goes without saying that his work will outlast his life, which ended last week. In order to commemorate such an important figure in 20th century literary history—and one of our favorite writers from our own angsty adolescence—we solicited the help of several faculty members and students who know his work well.
Section Fail
The online sectioning tool has been shutting down intermittently over the last day. We have a fix.
Shopping Week, Day Five: Harvard Meets Hollywood
A wise man we made up once said that the best class is the class you don't have to go to. Who knew Harvard would take his advice and let professors videotape courses and post them online? Not that we're complaining.
Shopping Week, Day Four: Me Want Food!
Sometimes shopping six courses a day can lead to missed meals and hunger pangs during your umpteenth syllabus perusal of the day. In fact, some of you are probably hungry right now. Well, we’ve got just the solution for you! Get your daily serving via one of these food-related courses.
Some Tools to Make Shopping Easier
If you're one of those people who finds shopping week way more stressful than it should be, here are two tools to make your life a little easier.
Shopping Week, Day Three: Easy Fourths
Having trouble picking a class to fill up that final slot? This third installment of our shopping week feature showcases interesting classes that aren't that hard and don't require a lot of work.
More Credits Can Count Twice
Beginning this semester, Harvard College students will be able to apply courses taken to complete secondary fields toward other non-concentration requirements.