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...John Harvard—now serves as the name of our athletic teams and, by extension, the nickname of the entire student body. It should come as no surprise that there has been little enthusiasm for a mascot that adds nothing to the school’s aura. Clergyman John Harvard is already aptly honored by the name of this institution; to dub our athletic squads (and our students in general) the Harvard John Harvards would be obtuse. But the impotence of the John Harvard mascot need not deprive us of the energy and enthusiasm that a good mascot...
...roll, hating his mom, and watching Green Day perform “Jesus of Suburbia” on TV (so meta it hurts). This thrilling lifestyle is cut short about halfway through the video, as his girlfriend leaves him; he gets into fights, and assumes a general aura of angst. Never fear, for Jimmy’s life rebounds by the bridge of the song; at least the director has a vague acquaintance with the track, more than can be said for most “story” videos. In an unprecedented display of teenage rebellion, Jimmy runs away...
...wall or the famous seven-minute final pan—Antonioni’s skillful hand is evident throughout, without becoming oppressive or pedantic.This movie is not meant for all audiences, but those longing for a film with substance will find themselves enamored and entrapped by its aura. It’s a perfect movie to watch on your own and get lost in, especially when shown in 35 mm. The theme of isolation and exploration lends itself perfectly to channeling a perfect, exquisite twinge of melancholy in the moments when you just need to disengage...
...Despite the almost palpable aura of optimism in the WHO's hallways as the conference concluded on Wednesday, the danger of a pandemic remains present and real. Nobody knows when or whether H5N1 will mutate to humans and unleash the dreaded pandemic, and whether we will be prepared in time to minimize its impact. At least now, however, the alarm has been sounded-and heard...
...music. This seemingly infinite ambient expanse doesn’t disappoint, as it absorbs each twanging, trembling tone seamlessly. “Campfire” is an hour of electronic bliss—proving without a doubt that BoC’s allure is not dependent on their enigmatic aura. “Dayvan Cowboy,” the lead single, features deep, reverberating guitar chords reminiscent of an instrumental Coldplay B-side. Closer “Farewell Fire” is an epic of atonal layering, sustaining its tension even as the music fades into the gentlest of murmurings...