Elyssa A. L. Spitzer
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Boxes of Books
It is through packing that it has become evident that I am leaving. The empty shelves tell me, unequivocally, that I will be gone.
In Rows and Lines
The other day, my boyfriend’s mom gave him an ant farm. I hadn’t seen one since I was young. It was one of those twin-windowed plastic set-ups. Between two clear plastic panels just smaller than pieces of printer paper, 25 mail-order ants are placed beneath sand and soil and kept from escaping by talcum powder—or in more elaborate arrangements, by a moat. In there the ants dig tunnels, build roadways, construct a viable city that is less than an inch wide.
Leave Mike Alone
As often happens in the northeast in the winter, on Dec. 26, it snowed.
Retirement Package Draws Faculty Interest
Nearly a quarter of the 176 eligible faculty members—a subset which includes some of the University’s oldest and most renowned professors—accepted a one-time retirement plan that will facilitate their departure within the next five years, the University announced yesterday.
Tonight On Campus
Tonight seems to be a quiet evening on campus, so here are two possible destinations to bring some excitement to your Saturday night.
Canadian Male Wanted?
The origin of these signs, posted through the Science Center today, is unknown, but whoever is responsible has some very specific interests....
OCS Tricks and Treats from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Today
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. this afternoon OCS will be hosting a Halloween Open House. If you're "scared about finding a job or something to do this summer," head over there to learn some tricks. And if you want to give in addition to take, bring spare change to donate to the College's UNICEF fund.
Greek Chicken Wrap & Brown Sugar Pear Crisp
Today we have a delicious entrée and dessert: a greek chicken wrap and a delectable brown sugar pear crisp. The wrap is perfect for both lunch or dinner and can be made using ingredients available at both meals. The pear crisp is best enjoyed after dinner, as the finishing touch to a long day.
In Memoriam of the ’80s Dance
The Leverett House ’80s Dance entered this world 20 years after the themed dance’s namesake decade ended. Now, as the ...
Dean Asserts FAS Recovery
In his annual report, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Michael D. Smith chronicled the financial setbacks and modes of ...
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Dining Delights #2
Learn to make creative and delicious dishes using food that can be found in dining halls in under 10 minutes. In this video: Tomato-Mustard Grilled Cheese, Cookie Fro-Yo Sandwich.
Dining Delights #1
Learn to make creative and delicious dishes using food that can be found in dining halls in under 10 minutes. 1.1: Greek Chicken Wrap 1.2: Pear Crisp
Tea Time with Rev. Peter Gomes
VIDEO: Every Wednesday, students and faculty alike are invited to share tea with the Divinity School's Reverend Peter J. Gomes.
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His Excellency Raila Amolo Odinga, the Prime Minister of Kenya, speaks to a full audience yesterday at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at the Institute of Politics on the state of democracy on the African continent.
