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...three groups. In one category, he placed those options that he deemed most feasible and for which he would launch “targeted implementation groups.” The second group was a conglomeration of ideas that “would be discussed further.” The final group of ideas would be tabled indefinitely and “reserve[d] for future consideration,” Smith said...

Author: By Noah S. Rayman and Elyssa A. L. Spitzer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: FAS Dean Takes a Professorial Role at Faculty Meeting, Armed With Slideshow | 2/3/2010 | See Source »

...final and titular story of the book exemplifies this tendency. It is Munro’s imagining of a short period in the life of an exceptional woman from history: Sophia Kovalevsky, a mathematician and novelist who lived in the late 19th century. Munro writes that she encountered Sophia’s story in an encyclopedia, and the story begins to read more like a factual entry than anything else. Sophia is a fascinating character and a perfect example of a powerful woman, but by portraying her as a saint, Munro makes this woman less accessible to her readers...

Author: By Rebecca J. Levitan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'Happiness' Without Substance | 2/2/2010 | See Source »

...Munro’s final story, the particular world she is writing about begins to feel real. This can be a comforting thought—who doesn’t want to believe that in every ordinary person is a kernel of resilience and power? It is certainly impressive that she manages to create a portrait in miniature of the world that feels so authentic. But just like yogurt, while one or two can be refreshing, after a whole book of stories, it might be time to get something a little more sustaining...

Author: By Rebecca J. Levitan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'Happiness' Without Substance | 2/2/2010 | See Source »

...main goals, HUCA plans to add more General Education courses that make the practice of art a manageable enterprise for all undergraduates. Kelsey’s own Culture and Belief 30 course Photography and Society, offered last fall assigned a final project that required students to make their own photography series inspired by photographers like Eadweard Muybridge...

Author: By Marissa A. Glynias and Minji Kim, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: A Call to Arts | 2/2/2010 | See Source »

...guys / That don’t believe in ties, trying to apologize.” Not only does this story lack all of the angst present in the music, but its rhymes are contrived and fail to inspire any empathy in the listener. Wayne’s triumphal final boast, “But now the prom queen... / Is crying sitting outside of my door,” cheapens the other emotions expressed in the song and prevents the listener from sympathizing with his lonesome high school self...

Author: By Alexander E. Traub, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Lil’ Wayne | 2/2/2010 | See Source »

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