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...other major theme of the movie, that of the deadly epidemic, is hammered home with graphic zeal that stirs more repulsion than pity. At regular intervals, some random victim will appear and proceed to die horribly in spite of all Angelo's heroic efforts, suspending the viewer in a permanent state of ghoulish expectation. Those not killed by the cholera are reduced to panic-stricken animals, ready to turn on anyone suspected of spreading the dread disease. Oddly enough, this aspect of human nature is portrayed in a purely comic manner, highlighted by a brief but very funny cameo appearance...
...speed at which we are expected to proceed through our Harvard years is not conducive to the mind-expanding and enlightening experiences that college life ought to provide. And yet, not enough of us realize that the speed is too fast. Too many of us have been able to complete the plan-of-study form since eighth grade. Too many have a thesis topic when they enter Harvard. Too many know exactly what field of interest they would like to pursue and therefore need little time to dabble...
...Instead, "these solvers ... throw away the central piece ... and then bring in pieces from other puzzles [i.e., apocryphal manuscripts]. Finally, they take this jumble of pieces, sketch an outline of what the [whole thing] ought to look like on the basis of some universal puzzle pattern, and proceed to reshape the pieces until they fit the pattern." Inevitably, he writes, that pre-determined pattern is dictated by the puzzlers' sociological or political prejudices...
...University was permitted to perform limited construction during the past week, but renovations will now proceed on a more regular schedule, according to University Attorney Robert B. Donin...
Those students now considering whether to write a thesis should think carefully. If you expect to proceed to graduate studies, then the thesis may be a prime way of testing your enthusiasm and showing your talents to potential schools. But if you are only looking for a line on the resume, remember that few potential employers can distinguish between the almost-gratuitous Cum Laude and an honors degree in your concentration...