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...words, the closing lines of a poem Samuel Johnson composed in 1747 to commemorate the opening of the Drury Lane Theatre in London, were applicable to the “pomp of show” of the NCT’s opening. But they may also fit with a prevalent theme in her new tenure: A bid to rescue the “charms of Sound” and “scenic Virtue...
...asked each comic to answer two questions any way they saw fit...
Once Sherif is deemed fit for release, he will be sent home and, like the 700 or so others who have been discharged by the center, monitored indefinitely. Ex-detainees are given a monthly stipend--typically about $700--and sometimes a new car. Family members are enlisted to help watch over these men, who are strongly encouraged to start families of their own. Having children, the thinking goes, lessens the temptation to rejoin the jihad, which is why the program makes available upwards of $20,000 for an ex-detainee's wedding...
...performance” by monetarily rewarding students who do well on standardized tests. Despite concerns that the program undermines pure academic motives, it is a commendable initiative. Opponents argue that this program weds the cultivation of knowledge with a market-mentality not fit for the classroom. But in schools where the teachers are underpaid, the classrooms are overcrowded, and students are more focused on earning money for basic necessities than their studies, it is frivolous to cite the destruction of the culture of knowledge as a counterargument to this type of solution. In New York City last year, less than...
...according to Hilary L. Lewis ’08, who worked at the MAC until the renovations began. The renovations were designed to improve “life safety” and accessibility, Gibson said. Among the new installments are a sprinkler system, a modern elevator large enough to fit a gurney, and a cushioned gym floor with a sprung system that minimizes joint injuries. In addition, the ceiling above the pool was replaced due to damage, all the plumbing was upgraded, energy-efficient lighting was added, and the locker rooms were fitted with tiling and stall showers. A ramp...