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...Harvard used to provide that. During the 18th century, sophomores instructed freshmen on the proper social conduct. “No fresman [sic] shall talk saucily to his senior or speak to him with his hat on” was a frequent admonition. One of the French instructors, Peter Curtis, offered undergraduates dancing lessons—because every Harvard man had to know the minuet. Most of these ideas are quaint, but they speak to a sense of respect that is lacking on today’s campus. Nowadays, the College sets few standards for its men—just...
...similar piece of Harvey hokum that led Keith Olbermann to apostrophize, "Probably time for you to give us your final 'Good day!' " But Harvey was no quitter. He reduced his workload to a few broadcasts a week (his son Paul Jr., a longtime writer for the show, was a frequent guest host), but he would not give up the gig after a bout of pneumonia, or his 90th birthday, or even Lynne's death, in 2007, after 67 years of marriage. "Retiring," he said, "is just practicing up to be dead. That doesn't take any practice." He was still...
...sustainability. Tiziana Smith ’11, a student in ESPP 10, was among the students who presented to the HUDS staff. “We wanted to streamline the Web site and make it more user-friendly,” she explains. Some of their suggestions included more frequent updates and developing a rollover menu on the home page with nutritional information. Meyer is working with Crista Martin, HUDS director of marketing and communications, to implement these recommendations. “In all our efforts we are trying to give people the breadth of information they are looking...
...candid tone and style,” according to publishing director Laura M. Gordon ’09, their success actually depends on the cohesion of their staff of 75 students. For example, editors and researcher-writers, who provide much of the content featured in the guides, stay in frequent contact, despite the fact that editors remain in Cambridge while researchers are away traveling. “It’s a long-distance relationship,” said Nathaniel S. Rakich ’10, managing editor for Let’s Go and a Crimson Editorial editor...
...says is enough for two first-class tickets almost anywhere it flies. Enter online by writing about your favorite thing to do or see anywhere around the globe - the deadline is March 15 - then wait to hear whether you've won. (Ten second-place winners will get 1,000 frequent flyer miles each.) Prizes will be announced April...