Word: annenbergs
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With its imposing decor and Kodak-moment perfection, Annenberg holds more appeal for gawking tourists than hungry first-years. Nevertheless, most Yardlings simply accept the lackluster food, overcrowded tables and abrasive Domna interactions as part of their culinary rites of passage...
However, for Kyle R. McCarthy ’06, the traditional Harvard first-year experience was simply too much too bear. “I think Annenberg is a terrible place. It’s really dark, the food is depressing,” says McCarthy, a vegetarian. “I wanted to cook for myself and the food I like to eat is generally not available in dining halls...
...with Annenberg and longing for a communal living experience, McCarthy and Canaday entrymates Amanda W. Martin ’06 and Jessica M. Marglin ’06 made the unconventional decision to transfer to the Dudley Cooperative this semester. “It’s much more of a community feeling,” Martin says. “Living in a real house with someone and cooking [with them] is much different than just living in a dorm and doing homework with someone. There’s a lot more meaningful interaction.” Martin...
...join the line outside Annenberg for the ice cream bash. This is a line of epic proportions. I want to warn the masses that ‘Berg ice cream isn’t worth it, but fear it would give me away. We approach two girls, Anoushka and Becca, and exchange the standard “Where are you from? Where are you staying?” dialogue. I tell them I’m “staying” in Matthews. Little do they know I’ve been “staying” there...
...astute observations and up-to-the-minute Harvard knowledge. “That guy Dean Kirby, I heard he got kicked out. The new dean is Dean Gross.” He’s a regular Tom Brokaw. He goes on to point out the startling resemblance Annenberg has to Hogwarts from Harry Potter. I am stunned by this comparison, or rather my alter ego Leslie is. “Wow, you’re right! That’s so wild!” she replies. Inwardly, I’m cringing. Imram also knows...