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Though the Crimson’s defense performed well for most of the match, Harvard’s offense was not up to par...
...would be disingenuous to act as though I’m at all surprised by this peculiar concept—“mid-terms” administered at points well beyond the halfway mark of the semester—since, after all, bizarre testing procedures are par for the course here at Harvard. But even alongside atypical practices such as holding finals after winter break, the “second midterm” concept is a deeply frustrating one for students across the campus. While we all appreciate the opportunity to redeem ourselves (should things not go so well...
...long as there is such a great divergence in the extravagance of the events that each House is able to put on for its members. The College ought to take on the responsibility of ensuring that each HoCo is able to provide a menu of community events on par with each of its peers.But how can we hope to equalize the resources available to each HoCo? The answer, comrades, is simple: Communism of the Houses.Wherever possible, the College should replace individual Houses as the beneficiary of House trusts. The income from these trusts should then be distributed equally among HoCos...
...room to defend their concentration to the death. But hear me out. It’s not that I think that VES offers no interesting or even no important classes. It’s simply that the idea of VES as a concentration, a major at Harvard University on par with astrophysics, engineering, English, or biochemical sciences, is baffling. Let me explain why.To become a VES concentrator, your requirements are essentially to take a bunch of studio courses and perhaps one or two historical or theory courses. What exactly is a typical VES course? Well, let me point...
...unrealistic performances that are not even good by horror flick standards. “Saw II” only superficially enhances the framework of the original, making one question the need to continue the story. If fans are looking for an exciting, suspenseful gorefest that possesses entertainment on par with the original, then they should by all means see the film. But, if they are anticipating something that complicates one of the best horror premises in years, they will be let down...