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...Telemann in galleries devoted to the “Western Tradition, Antiquity to 1900.” On five more Friday afternoons this spring, Harvard student musicians will hold hour-long performances with various pieces suited to different galleries of the Sackler. The series aims not only to inform the viewing of visual art from a musical angle but also to redefine the museum experience for students...
...natural to explore “interconnections” between different media as well. The same cultural forces and political events would influence the development of Western music and Western art through the ages—but they remain fundamentally distinct media. Can unconscious or background perception of one inform a conscious experience of the other? Can a lively Vivaldi duet contribute anything to French’s “Abraham Lincoln, 1916?” Were the violinists’ bows dipping into mythological hills of painted panels unwelcome intrusions or further brushstrokes? With upcoming performances...
...added that the site is a good tool for students to use in order to orientate themselves in an area. However, Pinker said that because it lacks quality control, Wikipedia cannot be held to the same standard as scholarly journals and books. “Since the information on Wikipedia is constantly evolving, it is certainly not always accurate and I continue to caution students against using it,” said Jane Rosenzweig, director of the Writing Center. Hees said that Wikipedia has developed many strategies to ensure quality control, and that the Web site is looking to implement...
...seek the help of authorities. They should not have to fear that, in seeking help they might suffer further violation in having their trauma turned into headlines. Likewise, friends of victims should not feel helpless to provide assistance and comfort, nor should they be badgered to reveal sensitive personal information. The greater Harvard community should not have to fear that a newspaper intended to inform will do so in a fashion as intrusive and inappropriate as in the dual articles on this “alleged incident.” The Harvard community appreciates relevant news, but even more...
...effect of diminishing our ability to engage in private contemplation and develop sincere personal thoughts—in other words, to be alone. Many seem to find solitude so uncomfortable that they feel compelled to share their thoughts with a mass audience. As I write this article, Facebook statuses inform me that one boy in my network “is napping” and another “is hungry.” Clearly, both are in reality dedicating time to grooming their technological image...