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Students taking a semester abroad are often able to explore far more than their host city. Wilcox, who stayed in Barcelona with Seesel for the same program, says that they traveled from their base in Barcelona to Rome, London, Istanbul, Morocco, and London—trips they certainly would not have taken had they been in Barcelona for a mere eight weeks...

Author: By Monica M. Dodge, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Destination: Abroad | 5/6/2010 | See Source »

...soon have to rethink our view of the “tolerant” Dutch. In the Netherlands’s upcoming general election, the far-right candidate, Geert Wilders, is the current favorite to end up as prime minister in a coalition government. However, Wilders has labeled Islam “retarded” and has called to ban the Koran. These dismaying steps are part of an eruption of Islamophobia throughout Europe. Across the Continent, the far right has exploited fears of terrorism and changing demographics with great success. Although people should have the right to oppose...

Author: By Eli B Martin | Title: Europe Legitimizes Islamophobia | 5/5/2010 | See Source »

...subject. A concerted effort has been made to tie the debate over Islamic dress to women’s rights within Muslim society. Politicians repeatedly invoke the need to “liberate women,” while some left-wing members of parliament have gone so far as to label the burqa a “walking coffin.” That most of the women who dress in this way appear to have made a voluntary decision to do so appears to not matter. As in Switzerland, far-right parties have persuaded voters that the veil is unequivocally...

Author: By Eli B Martin | Title: Europe Legitimizes Islamophobia | 5/5/2010 | See Source »

Although the Crimson’s perfect dual season record makes it appear like they are rising far above the pack, what is perhaps more impressive is that the entire league has gained more speed, and Harvard has still managed to push their bow ball out in front...

Author: By Jessica L. Flakne, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Lightweights Finish Dual Season Unbeaten | 5/5/2010 | See Source »

...Lions who crossed the finish line first at 6:43.18, while the Huskies completed the course in 6:45.55. The Black and White wasn’t far behind, taking third place with a 6:46.38 finish...

Author: By Kevin T. Chen, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Heavyweights Secure Beanpot Win, Lights Beat MIT | 5/3/2010 | See Source »

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