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With all of this musical rehearsal space, it is not surprising that the musically inclined are often invited to perform at Masters?? Open Houses, Teas, and other special functions...
Last year’s UKA agreement between Dean of the College Benedict H. Gross ’71 and the Masters?? Council allowed housemasters to selectively “opt-out” if they desired. To varying degrees Lowell, Dunster and Pforzheimer Houses have chosen this option...
...past, Harvard has recognized the faults in some of its traditions, such as discrimination towards women and minority groups in its admissions, and thus should understand that this insensitive title is no different. This custom of “Masters?? leading each House honors an element of Harvard’s history that should evoke shame and disgrace. It is time for the College to progress and change this controversial label to House President, House Head, Prime Minister—whatever—but it must convert it to something that is not a constant salute...
Regardless of the intentions of the writer of that subject (whether malicious or benign), the situation highlights a greater issue—the imposition of “Masters?? on Harvard students is grossly insensitive and instigates conflict that can easily be avoided...
...worries me that there has not already been a serious discussion and consideration about the alteration of this title. The tactless nature of it is quite obvious to most of the black students on this campus—why isn’t it to the “Masters?? and other administrators? Though I have nothing against the House Masters themselves, it must be stated that they submit to a title that is offensive to me and other students. I have tried to correct people by forcing them to say “House Master?...