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Nurturing Twins on Primetime TV
I am overprotective of the television shows I like, especially when it’s clear from their low production values and offbeat ...
Illusions in the Motherland
As the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Russia will find it difficult to close the door on the glimpse Vancouver has provided of a fake superpower with an ego problem.
Healthcare Mythology
Yes, healthcare reform is a noble cause. In the short term, it may even cut some costs. But no matter what the president says, passing a bill ends no “journey.” It won’t “solve a pressing national issue.”
Harvard Sweeps National Titles
Harvard co-captain Colin West ended his distinguished career on a high note after finally capturing the trophy that eluded him for so long, while freshman counterpart Laura Gemmell capped off her first season with the same accolade—a national individual title.
Vision CWest
Senior Colin West, shown here in earlier action, finally captured an elusive individual championship this past weekend. Freshman Laura Gemmell won the individual title on the women’s side, giving Harvard a clean sweep.
We Really Are the World
A slight lyrical change overlooked by many music critics suggests that these celebrities may be at the forefront of a religious cause in addition to a humanitarian one.
Our Resumes, Ourselves
Pressured to instrumentalize their educations for the sake of some bigger, better goal, Harvard students come to instrumentalize themselves.
Humor Reveals a Road to Faulkner
The ability to appreciate the comedic aspects of any great novel can expose new dimensions of a book’s complexities.
Generation Gap
Extending the life of current consoles will be a relief to gamers and game makers alike.
Yes, I Want Fries with That
Zoning laws reveal an unpleasant truth: Government by the people is government by the vocal. The
Hoop Season's Final Weekend
As this edition of Around the Ivies is the year’s last, it is time to hand out the hardware. Without further delay, here are the definitive, unambiguous winners of the 2009-2010 season.
Seven Seals, No Pictures
No matter how difficult, it’s essential to consider each disaster individually, resisting the urge to run it into a trend line.
Fencing Teams Prep For Tourney
Looming on the horizon, are postseason tournaments, which provide the final opportunity to reach one’s potential, to show one’s skill, and to claim a title for personal, team, and school glory.
Hockey Coach Obtains Record
Katey Stone already had a lot of hardware in her trophy case. But on Friday night, she added what might be the most impressive accomplishment yet.
Widescreen to Flatscreen: Televising the Oscars
Warren Beatty, who co-hosted the Oscars in 1976, summed up the event fittingly: “We want to thank all of you ...
Quick Flix's Documentaries Reveal Inconvenient Truths
Quick Flix, the DVD rental place on Bow Street, is going out of business. Any grief I may have felt ...
Harmful Side Effects
A balanced examination of the costs and benefits of prohibition reveals that the policy is irrational.
Haitian Aid, Don’t Fade Away
Rebuilding from any destruction is difficult—especially in the case of Haiti, a country already in a dire position before the earthquake struck—and naturally such efforts will take longer than outsiders would hope or even expect.
Can You Handle Some Reindeer?
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” —Brillat-Savarin
Living in a Material World
This is a feel-good story, a silver lining in our economic cloud. I’d love to believe it. But in all likelihood, the heart-warming fable is just that and nothing more.