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...past, Harvard has recognized the faults in some of its traditions, such as discrimination towards women and minority groups in its admissions, and thus should understand that this insensitive title is no different. This custom of “Masters” leading each House honors an element of Harvard’s history that should evoke shame and disgrace. It is time for the College to progress and change this controversial label to House President, House Head, Prime Minister—whatever—but it must convert it to something that is not a constant salute...
Honestly, what merit besides custom does the word “master” carry? The title causes a lot more trouble than it ever prevents. For example, an e-mail that was sent over the Adams House open-list with the subject “Master’s Watermelon Liberation” only sparked a flurry of angry e-mails in response. Perhaps if the subject instead said “President’s Watermelon Liberation” it would have been less controversial, but the combination of the title of the former flogger of black slaves...
...architecture, film and, of course, “puppet opera.” The Carpenter Center is the only building in North America designed by Le Corbusier. “Huyghe + Corbusier: Harvard Project,” designed by Pierre Huyghe, explores the building’s design history. Custom-crafted marionettes take the stage in the temporary architectural extension; meanwhile, a Huyghe film based on the puppet opera will be screened in the Sert Gallery. Free and open to the public; opening reception with the artist, 6-8 p.m. at the Carpenter Center. (ECMV...
...sell to schoolmates, family members and friends. The supremely primitive recording session lasted only two hours, and the band relied on only one microphone dangling overhead as a one-track Ampex tape recorder captured thirteen songs from the Electras’ repertoire. They took the recording to the custom manufacturing division of RCA Records and pressed 500 vinyl copies of the self-titled release...
...trend shows no sign of abating. Ali Kasikci, managing director of the Peninsula Beverly Hills, is working on a plan to give custom-made steamer trunks to six of his best clients. With personalization fast becoming the luxury-industry standard, Kasikci wants to stay ahead of the curve. "Otherwise," he says, "we're just part of the sea of sameness...