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...might not just be simple anti-Americanism at work in parts of Western Europe. "Any program has its peaks and troughs," says Heidi Macpherson, chair of the British Association for American Studies. The current trough in Britain, she argues, can be partially explained by confusion over what the degree entails, and the introduction of fees that have pushed students toward more vocational majors. Still, since 2000, the popularity of other disciplines such as Middle Eastern and Chinese studies has more than doubled in British universities, even as interest in the U.S. has faded. Says Tim Wright, president of the British...
It’s not hard to find a salon in Mumbai, which is India’s New York and Los Angeles rolled into one. As the receptionist ushered me to a reclining chair, I tried to act as if I knew what was coming next...
...Brattle Theatre long before 7:45 p.m., the recommended arrival time for “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist.”, leaving only the front row empty. The thunderous applause came even before the movie began as Ben Schwartz ’10, vice chair of the College Events Board, introduced the film, which tells the story of two high school seniors looking for love amidst the jaded chaos of the city, finally finding it through shared music tastes. The boisterous audience was incredibly involved throughout the course of the film, screaming in disgust when...
...political media consultant Alex Castellanos, who is also an IOP Fellow this semester. The recommended donation for attending was $20, and the minimum was $10. Attendees said they viewed the evening as a great success. “It turned out fantastic,” said Adam G. Cooper, chair of the HKS Democratic Caucus. “It gives me a lot of optimism for the next three weeks...
During his concert, Campbell was all smiles. “He’s sort of quiet and respectful, but there’s a real creativity and exuberance in his playing,” NEC Chair of Jazz Studies Ken Schaphorst says. “Another part of his personality comes out.” Campbell also feeds off the energy of his fellow musicians. “He takes everyone’s styles and uses them,” attendee Christopher M. Krogslund ’09 says...