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...into five sections according to the way each artist addresses Chinese traditions: uprooted, abstracted, embraced, reasoned, and transcended. Collectively, the 51 paintings that comprise the show are extremely thought-provoking. Embedded in Chinese cultural and artistic traditions, yet molded by political and societal forces, these artists are a unique mix of past and present. Their art is crafted as much by calligraphy brushes as it is by Western artistic forces of abstraction and expression. “In some ways I think it’s an almost forgotten tradition in this country—perhaps in the sense that...
...music's got to be good to compete with all that, and the organizers deliver by offering a mix as eclectic as the country they live in. This season, which runs from Nov. 25 to April 6, kicks off with folksinger Vusi Mahlasela, often described as South Africa's Bob Dylan. There follow 26 concerts from performers as varied as the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, pop chart-toppers Freshlyground and punk rockers Fokofpolisiekar, plus four nights...
...third.“I expect all of them to make a difference,” Stone says. “A lot of them have great skills. I wouldn’t necessarily single one out at this point since they are all in the same mix, working hard to prove themselves, but we definitely have a lot more depth in a lot of places than we did last year.”The season is young and so are the freshmen, but signs point to a promising year for the rookie class and for Harvard women?...
...then I’d be no better than my contemptuous friend was to me. Part of the beauty of Harvard is the diversity of regional dialects, and all the mix of cultures and backgrounds it signifies. Everyone from your Brooklyn-bred roommate to the “SoCal” girl in your section thinks her vernacular is the best. Our education isn’t just about response papers and problem sets; it’s also about exposing us to different ideas and perspectives, with the hope of producing cosmopolitan, tolerant and open-minded individuals. And part...
...Jump On It” had become the new Crimson fight song. The “it” was Columbia quarterback Craig Hormann, and the jumping was done by a Harvard defensive line that registered seven sacks and hit Hormann on almost every play, making Sir Mix-A-Lot proud on the way to a 27-12 Crimson victory in front of 2,283 fans at Wien Stadium in New York City.Columbia (1-7, 0-5 Ivy) struggled to stave off an aggressive Harvard (6-2, 5-0 Ivy) pass rush and was unable to move the ball...