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Blockbusters like Good Will Hunting and Legally Blonde and books like “Privilege,” by Ross G. Douthat ’02, cater to broad public curiosity about what it is actually like to be a Harvard student. Whether factual or just fictitiously fun, it seems that any explanation as to what really happens behind the University’s nearly 400 year-old walls can grab at least some attention. But when the spotlight shines on Harvard’s tepid historical exclusivity and even its more meritocratic modern-day place in America, it often...
...burden to realize that potential and share Harvard with the world lies with professors as much as it does with the administration. For some professors used to selling their intellectual property as expensive textbooks or through established distance learning programs like The Teaching Company, where full sets of course videos can sell for up to $800, the thought of giving away lectures for free may not be a pleasant one. The University ought to encourage such professors to abandon this limited and profit-seeking form of thinking...
...proliferation of free content from schools like Harvard may also alarm the many students who pay to attend, often at great financial inconvenience. After all, just this month, Harvard announced that the cost of tuition, room, and board will break the $50,000 barrier next year. Yet, though ironic in the face of increasing tuition, free academic content is not offered at the expense of students and in no way cheapens the value of a certified Harvard education. Students here and at other universities have direct and interactive access to libraries, educators, and each other, all of which...
...have very good doubles players,” Fish said. “They like playing doubles. It’s too bad we can’t get a couple more points...
Harvard maintained this five-point lead up until 24-19 after a block from Jones followed by a kill and an ace from Kuld. Emmanuel coach Chris Wright called a timeout, but just like the first set, the Crimson held strong...