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...hard to think of an epic more dazzlingly splendid, and strangely forgotten, than The Adventures of Amir Hamza. Although it is some 10 centuries old, the work's first major English translation was published only at the end of last month, finally bringing to the world the legend of the reputed uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. A radiant warrior who saved kingdoms, wooed princesses and journeyed to fantastical realms, Amir Hamza was cherished in the courts of India's Mughal emperors and celebrated in places as far flung as present-day Georgia and Malaysia. But of late, his memory...
...political and societal forces, these artists are a unique mix of past and present. Their art is crafted as much by calligraphy brushes as it is by Western artistic forces of abstraction and expression. “In some ways I think it’s an almost forgotten tradition in this country—perhaps in the sense that most Americans think these traditions died out long ago, or are no longer viable, or no longer have anything to say to a contemporary viewer,” says Lentz. “What I think is interesting about this...
...student group that is not primarily policy- or politics-focused can make a difference in the local community. Though most of its members are likely not even from the Boston area, they took a genuine interest in the community around them—often too easily forgotten within the Harvard bubble—and made an effort to generate positive change. The tangible results that the BSA helped to achieve show the impact that all student groups, not just the political ones, can have when they devote their attention to local activism. We commend the BSA for its accomplishment...
...According to Cahow, that devastating loss is far from forgotten, and has taught the Crimson a valuable lesson...
...would be empowered to not just yield advice but to make actual decisions about the issues we face. If these committees were taken more seriously, everyone would have a true and equal voice in the governance of our College, and not be relegated to providing advice that is often forgotten amid other administrative priorities. A distinct problem is that whenever a student, faculty member, or administrator advocates for using the predetermined processes and structures of the University, they are subject to criticism from the administration for preventing progress. An underlying sentiment exists that anyone trying to make a change...