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...spite of what my research suggests, this concept is almost too clever not to exist somewhere, in some language. If it exists, it would not refer to simply an act of pathological self-deception, such as in, "I feel nostalgic for the Mondale Presidency." It would rather refer to the prevalent feeling that things used to be better in the past, even though that past is one that is more imagined that real. As one of the most richly mythologized institutions in the country, Harvard often falls prey to this same attitude. Consider a few cases of nostalgia for Harvard...
Although some of the animals are more interesting to look at than others, the entire project is a very clever idea and is quite well executed. It is lively and avoids monotony through the use of different animals and the changes in water depth as one moves along. It is a fine project of public art, beautifying the built environment and representing the community that commissioned it through accessible images and themes...
...what appears to be emerging as a neck-and-neck race for the men's javelin championship, sophomore Chris Clever will attempt to repeat his victory over Princeton's Rob Manning on Saturday...
...Manning beat me at Heps last year, but I threw well enough to beat him last week at the Penn Relays," Clever said. "The competition with him is giving me a good incentive to throw well this weekend...
Plagued with injury of late, Clever has been rehabbing his elbow to put him in position for a good throwing day. In last week's effort, Clever placed fourth...