Word: paradox
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...curious paradox--and a tribute to the film's canny, delicate craft--that we're left rejoicing the outlet Sugiyama has discovered from the constraints of his society, and yet by those same constraints made to approve the comfortable resolution of the romantic question. It's tricky balancing job, and another film might have transgressed these finely etched boundaries more boldly than "Shall We Dance?" does. But no such film would be half as enjoyable...
...paradox for small airlines like Midwest is that they too may succumb to the swings in traveler demand to which the big airlines are particularly vulnerable. Thus far Midwest has succeeded because of its rural network and boutique-customer culture, but the strong economy has also played an important role. At the moment, of course, the economy's future also looks golden...
Life is full of paradoxes, and Harvard life is no exception. From sophomores whose very name combines folly and wisdom to the College itself, which aspires to be both elite and democratic. Recently, I discovered a paradox useful to all who are stricken with my favorite disease: acute procrastination. After checking my e-mail every 30 seconds for an hour, popping microwave popcorn, running Yahoo searches to complete my collection of start-up sounds from "The Princess Bride" and, of course, taking naps--all to avoid studying for exams--I needed a new way to procrastinate...
...answer to the P.C. paradox seems to lie in encouraging diversity training, student forums and sensitivity to free speech issues...
...outrage? Within this school year, two students have received hateful and threatening mail and one organization has had its posters not only defaced but slanderously forged because of one thing and one thing alone: their beliefs. What has been the University's official response? Nothing. This is the ultimate paradox of a University that prides itself on its diversity and spirit of tolerance, as exemplified by its elaborate anti-discrimination policy and numerous events to promote diversity. But the University's inaction demonstrates that its principles of utmost tolerance extend to everybody--as long as your ideas coincide with theirs...