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...black person that doesn’t adhere to all the negative stereotypes of black people. People of other races feel a little less threatened by him. Apparently, the token is different from all the other black folk; however, he’s still black enough for people to mention his name when talking about diversity.The token is expected to know about all things black—he’s your urban teacher. Though the token is not like other black people, he still understands them. If you’re from a place with no black people...
...Elif Shafak The cover: a traditional Islamic design of repeating floral patterns, in cerulean, turquoise, and a deep Tyrian purple. The title: “The Bastard of Istanbul.” The cover and title together certainly make me want to know who the bastard is, not to mention how and why a bastard of Istanbul becomes “the” bastard of Istanbul. Perhaps it’s a “Fear Factor” type deal in which all of the bastards in Istanbul vie for the prized title, though it certainly could...
Harvard is hoping its unusual style in goal can keep the Buckeyes guessing. The Crimson splits play between junior Evan O’Donnell, who was honorable mention all-Ivy his freshman year, and sophomore Joe Pike, one of the top goalie recruits...
What Perret somehow neglects to mention is that the U.N.’s legislative body, the General Assembly, overwhelmingly approved the partition plan by a 33-13 margin in November 1947. That resolution delineated clear boundaries for “Independent Arab and Jewish States,” with Jerusalem as an international city. Jewish leaders accepted the plan. Arab leaders did not. In recognizing Israeli independence on May 14, 1948, Truman tipped his hat to a state that was created with the U.N.’s blessing and that had acceded to a U.N.-approved peace proposal...
After several tumultuous years of creative tensions, personal differences, and record label difficulties—not to mention a grand parting of ways—The Ataris have finally re-emerged with “Welcome the Night,” their sixth studio release. However, this phoenix lacks the fire to make it the glorious rebirth the pop-punk-cum-alternative band had planned for its first album since 2003. Despite a strong effort by the recently resuscitated group (lead singer Kristopher Roe is the only original member remaining), you may be left wondering what’s become...