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Lagging slightly behind the others remains, of course, the Kronauer Space. Despite the Kronauer's myriad positive qualities, the very name draws the occasional disdainful look from those involved in Harvard theater, and a look of blank incomprehension from the general student population. Given the clear correlation between a theater's name and its prestige, can we blame Carr for offering up the choice reward of $1,000 to the person who suggests the best name for the new theater? After all, that paltry $1,000 could decide more about the theater's fate than the millions already invested...
Despite his myriad setbacks, Robinson pledges to continue his campaign, which he says is now based in cyberspace...
...1990s were a banner decade for book banning - or, more accurately, for attempts to ban books, and if this year is any predictor, the next 10 years won't be any better. The wildly popular "Harry Potter" series sparked myriad complaints; some parents maintain that the books, which follow the path of a young wizard as he learns to use his magic skills, advocate witchcraft. Numerous school districts have considered banning the series from classrooms, but only a few have made good on the threat. According to the American Library Association, more than 5,000 complaints were recorded at school...
...despite their powers to do so, in practice, HUPD officers rarely operate off-campus. They leave these areas to the myriad of municipal departments that also have authority in Cambridge and Boston...
...demeanor: It's time to ditch the fist-pumping. Yes, we understand you are an excellent golfer. We also understand that you are proud of your myriad accomplishments. And we respect you. We celebrate your victories with you, and break putters with you when you lose. But if you have any interest in seeing that respect evolve into full-fledged admiration and fondness, you'd be well-advised to drop the whole self-congratulatory post-win schtick. It's grating. And Americans, pompous as we are, prefer to see our sports heroes pocket their wins with a certain degree...