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...doors, so why should we pay these academics to do something equally inaccessible and pointless? I don't speak out of any ideological grudge and I could care less whether these academics continue to get paid for their self-gratification. But I find the "concerns" raised by Chaouli irresistibly absurd. The academics are a union of tailors trying to knit sewing machines...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Letters | 3/19/1999 | See Source »

...doors, so why should we pay these academics to do something equally inaccessible and pointless? I don't speak out of any ideological grudge and I could care less whether these academics continue to get paid for their self-gratification. But I find the "concerns" raised by Chaouli irresistibly absurd. The academics are a union of tailors trying to knit sewing machines. THOMAS C. MUNRO '97-'99 March...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Literary Theory Irrelevant | 3/19/1999 | See Source »

...point stands. There are some absurd moments and even more absurd people in the Harvard student body...

Author: By Baratunde R. Thurston, | Title: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff | 3/16/1999 | See Source »

...racial views of the C.C.C. are repugnant to me, and I would never have spoken to the group had I known beforehand of its stand. It is absurd and irresponsible for anyone to suggest that one speech--during which I discussed only the impeachment process, as I was asked to do--implies that I in any way share or support the group's view. As the record shows...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Mar. 1, 1999 | 3/1/1999 | See Source »

...potential to affect listeners in a deeply visceral way. Morissette's enjoyable version of pop-lite is underrated. Her lyrics are accessible and addictive, providing an outlet for anger, hope and spirituality all set to a recipe melody. Denying the quality of at least her radio singles would be absurd. Throw in her characteristic wail, a newly discovered inner-harmony and the ability to whip out a harmonica or flute in mid-song, and Alanis proves that she has sufficient tools to do more than just please the masses. The pieces were present, but there was no emotional glue...

Author: By Peter A. Hahn, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Morissette, Manson Match Music in Decibel Death Duel | 2/26/1999 | See Source »

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