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...though, barely pushes double digits. It may often have left me feeling like nothing beyond a more invasive tourist, but studying elsewhere taught me to take that tourist’s eye to my own surroundings in a way that no stack of books on deconstructing social norms can compel...
Courses such as Culture and Belief 12 can compel its students to come to an individualized understanding and expression of a certain art. For that reason, the class and others like it are not for the faint of heart. As Professor Asani says: “Those [Harvard students] who are afraid of taking a risk are not likely to take a course like this, but the students who are open to challenging themselves would find this course rewarding.” Peyton G. Greenside ’11, a student in the course, agrees. “I really...
...might be allowed to reside in a previously all-white freshman dorm. Lowell was a self-described "friend of the negro," but this request seemed clearly beyond the pale. "I am sure you will understand," wrote Lowell to the concerned father, "why we have not thought it possible to compel men of different races to live together...
...addition to fostering school spirit that is otherwise lacking on campus, large-scale social activities offer a much-needed time to relieve stress and take a break from the daily grind of work and exams. The opportunity to see a famous artist will compel students to put down their work for an afternoon and enjoy a stress-free and fun concert. We are also glad that the event is held outdoors in the Yard—the opportunity to leave the dorms and hang out outside is undoubtedly good for students’ mental health...
...identity. In what ways did it translate to your personal life? Well, I borrowed a lot of confidence from my persona. I've always been pretty gregarious, extroverted, but secretly shy. I felt a lot less shy when I was a domme. It also gave me the power to compel anyone, at any time. People were so curious about it, and because I was approachable and seemed so unlike what they would imagine a dominatrix to be like, they felt safe asking me about it. All I had to do was mention my job and I could hijack any conversation...