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...Days after that first failed encounter, Browne and his polo teammates returned to Pusey’s office. A Texan oil driller named Hap Sharp had donated six of his trade-out ponies to Harvard and dropped them off at Boston South Station for pick-up. “These belong to you—not to us,” Browne recalls telling Pusey as they handed him a telegram from Sharp. “They belong to Harvard.” In 1968, polo was recognized as an official Harvard club sport...
Party suites and river views aren’t the only criteria by which to pick a room. One must also consider the secrets that the room’s four walls might conceal, some of which have sparked age-old myths and rumors that still manage to frighten residents today. Eliot has always had a reputation of housing Harvard’s elite, but rumor has it that its residents haven’t always received the royal treatment. “I heard that in Eliot, you have to sleep in the servants’ quarters...
This week, Roving Reporter got wordy at the Boston/Harvard Crossword Puzzle Tournament. We talked about favorite clues, closet nerds, and using crosswords to pick up girls. I also had the opportunity to hang out with one of my idols, The New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz—for 39 whole minutes. But, hey, who’s counting? Will Shortz, Editor of The New York Times Crossword Roving Reporter (RR): Mr. Shortz, it’s an honor to meet you. So, what’s your favorite crossword clue of all time? Will Shortz...
...roles. What you look for in a girl/guy: An inappropriate sense of humor. Where to find you on a Saturday night: Standing outside the bar/party drunk dialing/texting every boy I’ve ever kissed. [Note: If you’re ever subject to one, promptly disregard.] Your best pick up line: I go to BU. Best or worst lie you’ve ever told: Your back hair doesn’t bother me at all. Something you’ve always wanted to tell someone: I love the smell of gasoline. Favorite childhood activity: Playing in the rain...
When my kid was young I got up at 4 or 5 in the morning and I would write. Then I would get him up at 7, take him to school, do my radio show and pick him up. Once the kids are in school, it's amazing what...