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...extending her education. “Hopefully I’ll go back to school,” she said. Despite their excitement at the honor of being named to the oldest continuously existing chapter of the revered academic society, the inductees seemed to be unsure of what to expect at today’s initiation. “My brother was PBK—there’s a poet who reads a poem, and there’s some sort of speech that somebody gives,” said Simon N. Nicholas ’07, who among...
...Beware of the trappings of entitlement, which continue whether the entitlement is justified or not. Everywhere you go, people will simultaneously expect great things from you and be ready to knock you down. The more you flaunt that you’re there to change the world, and that you are credentialed to do so because of your fine Cambridge alma mater, the more people will try to put you in your place. Rely on your personal strengths, not on your credentials. They’ve both been earned in your four years here, but the former will serve...
...pounds, one might not expect much on the soccer pitch from sophomore Mike Fucito. In a league full of tall forwards and even taller defenders, it would seem extremely difficult for Fucito to succeed at that size. But this year, Fucito turned out just fine—he was an integral member of a squad that exceeded expectations by winning the Ivy League championship. Fucito tormented defenders all season with his speed, agility, and determination to pull off bold plays on the left flank. It’s no wonder he finished third on the team with nine goals...
...After graduation, I expect my greetings will shift back to their usual nature—no longer concerned with “How’s Harvard?” but instead interested in “How are you?” As a class of college graduates, my classmates and I must now answer that question for ourselves, and in doing so I believe we should all draw upon the experience we had here to craft a definition of “doing well” that truly resonates with...
...Still, the case is too high-profile for probation, so look for a sentence in the neighborhood of the 15 months suggested by the probation department's report. And don't expect Libby to be free on bond pending appeal. Federal judges usually don't allow that unless the bases for appeal are strong, and they don't seem to be in this case. Libby, it seems, will do time sooner rather than later - even if he doesn't do as much as Patrick Fitzgerald would like, or sentencing guidelines would allow...