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Amid growing controversy surrounding the decision to place brass bars in front of the books in the Dunster House library, House Masters Roger and Ann Porter have taken steps to defend their decision, citing security concerns and new information about the collection’s value...

Author: By Eric P. Newcomer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Dunster House Masters Defend Barring Library Books | 10/2/2009 | See Source »

Ultimately the Porters decided to go with the least expensive option, commissioning the placement of two rows of brass bars in front of each shelf of books, using already existing holes in the bookcase, she said...

Author: By Eric P. Newcomer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Dunster House Masters Defend Barring Library Books | 10/2/2009 | See Source »

With posters of stein glasses on the walls and a German brass band playing polka, the Queen’s Head served regional fare—three different kinds of bratwurst, sauerkraut and potato salad...

Author: By Naveen N. Srivatsa, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Oktoberfest Transforms Campus Pub | 9/28/2009 | See Source »

...minute “Exogenesis: Symphony,” an exercise in infinitely pretentious bombast that few other artists would dare attempt. “Part I (Overture),” is an orchestral (literally, as it features a full orchestra), beautifully realized number. Sinisterly thrumming strings, triumphal brass flourishes, and unintelligibly mewed lyrics from Bellamy coalesce into something with unexpected emotional power, considering it’s entirely incomprehensible. “Part II (Cross-Pollination),” in the tradition of classical symphonies, is a bit of a breather—a piano-led track which feels...

Author: By Daniel K. Lakhdhir, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Muse | 9/18/2009 | See Source »

...timing of Ali's firing is interesting. A police-reform task force is expected to release its own report, complete with recommendations, in the coming weeks. An interim report recently demanded that the top brass be replaced, but the final document, when it comes out, is expected to call for a complete overhaul of the police force...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kenya's Police Chief Fired: The Start of Reform? | 9/16/2009 | See Source »

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