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...John Mugane, appointed by the Commitee as senior preceptor in African Languages, says that though Harvard is improving, broader trends remain troubling. Despite Harvard’s addition of new tutorials in six African languages, he said, a double standard persists in Western scholarship between those who study Europe and those who study Africa...
According to Ahmed al-Rahim, Harvard’s preceptor in Arabic, tight restrictions on the availability of books and scholarly journals imposed on Iraq during Saddam Hussein’s 25-year regime, especially since the last Gulf War, prevented Iraqi academics from keeping up with developments in their fields...
ITALIAN: For most, the North End is almost synonymous with Italian food. Not all restaurants are created equal, however, and of all the Italian eateries in the North End, Italian A TF Antonio Morena singles out Taranta. Senior Preceptor in Romance Languages and Literatures Niña Ingrao—a native of Buenos Aires, where Italian food is prominent—suggests another option: Via Matta, in Back Bay. There, she recommends the grilled swordfish because of its excellent quality, and while “all of the desserts are heavenly,” one must have...
JAPANESE: Even though Café Sushi and Blue Fin have good food and are close to campus, it would be a shame not to take advantage of one of the best sushi bars in the area—Oishii Sushi Bar in Chestnut Hill. Preceptor in Japanese Itsuko Nakamura says “the restaurant is supposed to have the best sushi in Boston.” Preceptor in Japanese Emi Yamanaka notes that in comparison to other sushi restaurants in the area, the food is relatively authentic because of the “freshness of fish...
CHINESE: Since we’ve bashed the Kong, it’s only fair that we suggest a substitute. Chinatown might be the first place most people consider when searching for more authentic Chinese fare. Preceptor in Chinese Emily Huang prefers to avoid Chinatown, however, in favor of less crowded areas. Her favorite restaurant is Chinatown Seafood, located in Brookline. There one can find more modern-style Chinese cooking, which even visitors from China have given a thumbs-up. Huang, a native-born Taiwanese, recommends the steamed fish because “there are no sauces to cover...