Columns
The Body Politics of HBO's Girls
Amid controversy over how the unconventionally attractive Hannah could possibly snag such a nice-looking man, I’d like to say the following: Thank you, Lena Dunham.
A Brief History of Trolling in the Arts and Elsewhere
Harassment is bad, and trolling can be bad, but it needn’t be. At this point, sometimes I even enjoy getting trolled just a little bit, but as with drinking and as with art-making, we have to be responsible about it. Troll responsibly.
In Praise of Criticism
Then there’s “Les Misérables.” The controversy there can be boiled down to one word: really?
Go Forth To Serve
For those who actually want to make a difference, it’s important to think beyond simply finding a career labeled “public service” by the Office of Career Services.
Let Them Play
When avid followers of sports scandals were preoccupied learning the bizarre details of Manti Te’o’s non-existent love life, Lance E. Armstrong, the former holder of seven Tour de France victories, finally sat down and came out as one of the country’s most loathsome liars and one of its most arrogant cheats
The New Normal
Yet, no one has discussed drone strikes in relation to another critical development of U.S. national security policy, the eroding distinction between war and peace, a topic recently highlighted in the Washington Post’s series on the Permanent War.
Men's Basketball Set To Make Run For Ivy Title
Harvard and Princeton each own one Ivy League loss, and provided that neither team drops another game against its other opponents, the two impending matchups between the Crimson and the Tigers will determine everything.
Food for Thought
Using impersonal laws to restrict the foods available to Americans is ineffective and inefficient.
Men's Basketball: Inconsistent Offense Hurts Title Chances
When jump shots aren't falling, the Crimson struggles to put points on the board.
Luddite of the Mind
Professor Sandel’s book may offer insights about moral concerns in markets, but he chooses to ignore the comprehensive intellectual framework that already addresses his concerns.
A Two-Minute Speech on Time
I’ve never had a big, empty stage all to myself before. It’s a big, vacant stage, really; it looks empty, but it is only artificially so. Underneath the fresh coat of paint it holds all the old dirt and holes, scratches and marks and gestures and breaths from people past. History.
This Love Starved Heart of Mine
Sometimes I feel like writing for the Arts Board is a bit like being a defense attorney. Granted, there are some things on which we all agree (shout out to Kendrick Lamar and Pokemon Blue), but a large part of my artistic taste has to be defended.
