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Chris Yanov, founder of Reality Changers, talks about his program’s methods of helping inner city youth become first-generation college students.

Weekend in Photos: 04/11/2011

True Love Revolution Hosts Porn Discussion

Neurosurgeon Donald Hilton, an associate professor at the University of Texas, told a packed audience last night that pornography consumption has negative effects on masculinity, social interaction and demographics.

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Students throw colorful powder at each other on the MAC quad during Holi, the traditional Indian celebration signifying the beginning of spring. The powder, called “rang”, was imported from India for the event.

Weekend in Photos: 03/28/2011

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Harvard Kendo Club performs at the Rite of Spring, an event held by Harvard for Japan Saturday night at Memorial Church that featured performances by various student groups and bands.

Activist Granted Travel Visa

Malalai Joya, an acclaimed Afghani activist, was granted a travel visa yesterday after her application was initially denied.

Bagpipes Section

The Boston Police Department's bagpipe band play a tribute to St. Patrick's Day. This organization, known as 'Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums,' specializes in the traditional music of the Gaelic culture.

Weekend in Photos (03/21/2011)

Panel Sheds Light On Church Burning

A panel discussion at the Kennedy School of Government sought to raise awareness about church burning in contemporary society.

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Bhangra, one of the most engergetic dances in the lineup, kept the audience on its toes. Dancers stormed the stage with lively movements and contagious enthusiasm.

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Cultural Perceptions of Beauty

As part of Women's Week, the Association of Black Harvard Women, Latinas Unidas, and Styleta gathered students together to discuss how beauty is viewed differently by various cultures, as well as defined here on campus at Harvard.

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Omer Aftab ‘11 and Palak Patel ‘11 share the vocals in the South Asian Rock piece. The rock band combines contemporary South Asian rock with popular American beats like “Sweet Child of Mine” by Guns N’ Roses.

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Dancers from the Hinidi Film piece dazzle the audience with their sequined dresses and embossed sashes. The piece is most recognizable for its modern music pulled from popular Bollywood movies.