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...about its men? Unfortunately, University Hall emphasizes to women what they should be and to men what they shouldn’t be. Men shouldn’t be exclusive, so the College no longer recognizes final clubs. Men shouldn’t be abusive, so the College requires freshmen to attend Sex Signals. Both are good lessons, but University Hall could do more. It could continue its tradition of teaching men to be gentlemen, rather than wishing they cause as little trouble as possible. Some men may not need reassurance, but all men need guidance—guidance...
...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...
...plagued by injury. This weekend, there are only eight healthy players on the roster—not an unusual circumstance for the Crimson this season—and Harvard continues to juggle around the health of the upperclassmen. “We knew coming into the year that our freshmen were going to contribute for us, and they have,” Crimson coach Tommy Amaker said. “We’ve also said coming into the year that we’re only going to be as good as our veterans will carry us. Some of those...
...Pertile, in an e-mail circulated throughout the House, explained that he personally did not find the shirt design offensive but understood how many could and especially was worried that it might put off some of the incoming freshmen. Such prudence, indeed, eluded many in the Eliot House community for days—some of whom, as members of minority cultural groups, expectedly would have been more sympathetic to how certain stereotypes can offend...
...Well-heeled freshmen, including Roosevelt, enjoyed the luxury of Gold Coast dormitories—ornate, privately owned residence halls that often included swimming pools and squash courts. These newly constructed buildings had recently replaced the antiquated Yard dormitories as the epicenter of student life...