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That's a noble sentiment, but lurking beneath it is something darker: a deep fear of change. "French youth of 2006 are the exact opposites of those behind May '68," says Dominique Moďsi, deputy director of the French Institute on International Relations. "Today's demonstrators are in a very real manner reactionaries, rejecting any prospect of more risk...
...well before dark. Despite the uncharacteristic warmth, blazers are more prevalent than wife-beaters. Wordy, intellectual rhymes from underground hip-hopper Busdriver pipe through the speakers before the show. A freshman proctor has come to watch the battle. Nonetheless, anticipation is still high. The show was coordinated by The Darker Side (TDS)—WHRB’s hip-hop program. Before the show, Sam D. G. Jacoby ’08, co-director of TDS, bounces around giddily. “We started planning it a couple of weeks ago. Originally what we wanted was to let people...
...Orphan of Zhao” dramatizes the historic massacre of the Zhao family; “Peach Blossom Fan” is titled after the story’s central, blood-stained symbol; “My Life as a Fairy Tale” explores the “darker side” of Hans Christian Andersen’s celebrated children’s stories (which, admittedly, never lurked too far beneath the surface anyway). Also unsurprisingly, Merritt’s songwriting creates a biting musical commentary for these stories, pairing sweet voices and upbeat melodies with tragic events...
...contestants went head to head in three rounds of competition. The final round featured two 45-second battles between Mikal N. Floyd-Pruitt ’06 and Liu, with Liu wowing the three-member judging panel. WHRB’s hip-hop department, “The Darker Side,” led by Samuel D.G. Jacoby ’08 and Darius P. Felton ’08, judged the show. Liu won a $50 gift certificate to Massive Records and air-time on WHRB, where he already has his own show featuring old-school and underground...
This particular production is notable for its revival of these hidden drama-treasures. Though anyone expecting the tame—yet clever—Silverstein so loved by librarians across the country is in for a surprise. Those who can appreciate darker, more challenging humor will not want to miss this show...