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...sloppily scarfing his meal—well, it was clear that he’s no Casanova. But apparently, even at a place like Harvard, where most students get less ass than the dingy toilets in the fourth floor of Sever Hall, virginity is still something one must mock...

Author: By Jessica C. Coggins | Title: Like a Virgin | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

...ridicule, I have not yet figured out why so many students have fixated on an unassuming student group. This situation really reflects a larger issue of tolerance. The TLR takes their campaign seriously, so perhaps instead of making fun of their ideas, try suppressing your childish impulse to mock what you disagree with...

Author: By Jessica C. Coggins | Title: Like a Virgin | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

...Carnival here has its roots in the 18th century, begun by slaves who would dress in costumes to mock their French and Spanish masters during their own pre-lenten festivities. The British colonial administrators, however, were not amused by the mockery and tried to shut down the practice. Riots resulted. Eventually, the slaves won over the authorities with their celebration. Later, the event grew larger and more elaborate. Steel drums were added, and costumes became more flamboyant. As immigrants from India, China and the Middle East arrived, the cultural mix became more intense and Carnival even more colorful...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: It's Carnival, But This Isn't Rio | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

...Percogesic?" I asked, with mock innocence. This is the non-narcotic pain reliever whose primary selling point is a name quite similar to the highly addictive Percocet that Charlene was trying to get me to give...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Real is Your Pain? | 2/20/2007 | See Source »

...when Johansson was asked to help with a mock photo shoot in which Brener and Rodriguez struck poses intended to mirror those adopted by a nude Johansson and actress Keira Knightley on the cover of Vanity Fair’s 2006 Hollywood issue, she was not shy in telling Rodriguez that he was “going to need to take [his] pants a little lower...

Author: By Christian B. Flow, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Kisses, Drag Greet Johansson | 2/16/2007 | See Source »

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