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...wasn’t involved in theater at Harvard at all,” Alfaro said. “I was far too shy. I stayed clear of that scene.” Such a statement might seem odd coming from an accomplished playwright—she is author of 40 plays and numerous short stories—but her admitted avoidance of the dramatic arts while at Harvard did little to hinder Alfaro’s current profession...
...what is clear is that the University must proceed with caution...
...been shown that safety and stability are fleeting—a reasonable reaction to the time that has shaped us. And given this attitude, it seems natural that we should flock to institutions of stability. Career tracks like banking, medicine, consulting, or even Teach for America, which offer clear hierarchies, defined processes for application and advancement, and steady pay, appeal to our generation to a degree never before seen...
...fact, this new legislative proposal represents a significant departure from the previous law and a disturbing radicalization of French political tactics. The responses of jurists to the government’s proposed legislation make it very clear: The “burka ban” does not uphold the principles of French republican law—it overtly violates them...
That realization became clear to me in the conversation I had before writing this piece. My friend told me how not so long ago in China, a bride about to get married would get carried on a sedan from her house to the house of her in-laws. The people paid to hold the bride ensured that her feet would not touch the ground, lest her soul wander between her former house and the house she hadn’t yet reached and never find a home...