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...Common Spaces: Currier is chock full of secret rooms, comfy chairs, and plenty of places to lounge. Behind the dining hall is the Matthew Strominger Room; off the main hallway are the Bingham Living Room, the Poker Room, and the Treehouse, all of which can be reserved for events with very little hassle. Ping pong, air hockey, and pool are frequently played on the tables outside the d-hall. Many suites boast kitchens, and we must not forget the Fishbowl, a large multi-purpose room right at the entrance...
McKinlock is another great option for sophomores with a decent lottery pick. It’s the main building, meaning the dining hall is the closest and can be easily accessed via the basement. Some of the suites also have large common rooms and views of the River that residents will appreciate. There is the occasional sighting of a cockroach or some matter of small insect, but this usually ceases after the first few weeks...
...Leverett Towers are characterized by large windows, grey rooms, massive common rooms, and diverse housing options. Rooming configurations include partitioned doubles, which are larger rooms that have been split into two smaller bedrooms and utilize shared bathrooms, and a type of housing called the “U”—large portions of a floor that can House up to seven Leverites or be divided into smaller rooms. Some of the Leverett rooms offer breathtaking views of the River and the Boston skyline, but heating is sometimes an issue...
...said Alice M. Laramore ’11, an intern at the Harvard College Women’s Center who helped plan the events this week. “This event unites all of Harvard’s women’s groups in support of the common goal of Women’s Week...
They won't be talking directly to each other, but at least the leaders of Israel and Palestine have a common objective in the "proximity talks" the Obama Administration is launching this week. Unfortunately, that shared goal is not to reach a final agreement on a two-state solution to their conflict - both sides know better than to expect that U.S. special envoy Senator George Mitchell's shuttling between Jerusalem and Ramallah will be able to bridge the chasm between their demands. Instead, the mutual goal in the latest round of talks is to avoid being blamed for their failure...