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...reputed even among the geeky circles I was already running with that it was a scary course, that it was supposed to have a lot of work,” says Malan. Since he began teaching the course two years ago, Malan has sought to dispel this stigma. He’s brought in LOLcatz, physically ripped a phonebook in half to demonstrate binary search, and even debuted a clothing line of CS50 apparel. His former Mather House Master, Sandra A. Naddaff ’75, is hardly surprised by these endeavors. “He has a very entrepreneurial...

Author: By Li S. Zhou, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 15 Faculty Hot Shots: David Malan | 4/28/2009 | See Source »

...also says that she wants to dispel the stereotype that Chinese culture can be described in full as Confucianism. “It’s much bigger and much more complicated than that,” she says, her voice betraying a rare hint of exasperation...

Author: By Sanghyeon Park, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 15 Faculty Hot Shots: Xiaofei Tian | 4/28/2009 | See Source »

...rating may help dispel rumors that peg the Charles as an unsanitary source of water for recreation, to the relief of students who often use the river for co-curricular activities...

Author: By Spencer H. Hardwick, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Charles River Gets B+ for Water Quality | 4/28/2009 | See Source »

...pilot episode of “The Cougar,” cougar du jour Stacey Anderson nearly chokes herself with continual assertions of the term’s power to dispel cultural stereotypes and reverse traditional gender dynamics. Citing their heightened spontaneity and “zest for life” as the root of her attraction to younger men, Stacey suffuses her statements with not-so-subtle sexuality, gloating: “I’m in my prime, they’re in their prime, so not only is that connection outside the bedroom, it?...

Author: By Courtney A. Fiske | Title: Cougars and Carnivores | 4/27/2009 | See Source »

...coming to terms with her sexual fantasies. It won Best Documentary Short in the 2008 CineKink Film Festival.For Bezreh, creating these films is part of a personal mission to come to terms with the shame she has felt about her fascination with sadomasochism and her greater mission to dispel the stigma associated with kink. Bezreh works as a life coach for people dealing with similar issues. She is also working toward a Master Degree in health communications through a joint program with Emerson and Tufts. Although Bezreh is not alone in experimenting in erotica, other Harvard students and alumni have...

Author: By Anita B. Hofschneider, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Crimson Gets Carnal | 4/16/2009 | See Source »

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