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...likely to have faced adversity in the past, have been historically oppressed at institutions of higher learning, and are likely to be discriminated against in the future. But our concerns are more practical than philosophical.Sexual orientation isn’t a straightforward proposition; moreover, unlike race, geography, or socioeconomic background, sexuality is inherently private. These factors can create perverse incentive structures under a college admissions system in which gay students are rewarded for publicly announcing their sexual orientation. We fear, for instance, that many individuals who are unsure about their sexuality would feel unduly pressured to “come...
...Chillout Tent” is the catchiest tune of the bunch, which is rather ironic considering that it is about drug overdoses. Yet the high-pitched female vocals, background piano, and the lyrics about young love—albeit in an illegal-substance-induced, together-in-the-hospital sort of way—disguise the stranger side of the love ’em and leave ’em experience...
...life changing experience,” she said. “The program was great not only because we got to explore the [Greek] culture, but also every weekend we got to go on trips with the summer school program. We got to learn about the historical background, the cultural background.” But Sergio Pardo ’09 said he thought students might not take advantage of research opportunities in Greece. “As a History concentrator focusing on Ancient Mediterranean History, I find [the Greece office opening] interesting. For the rest of Harvard, I don?...
...view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, provides a concentrated look at exactly what the title says it does. Likewise, Rosemarie Trockel’s “Made in Western Germany” is aptly titled on several levels: quite literally made in Western Germany, the pea-green wool background of the piece is also broken up by row upon row of the title’s words...
With less than an hour to go, the top is done. After crafting earrings out of left over dress material as the Talking Heads blast in the background, Smith speedily puts the finishing touches on her skirt...