Word: pursuits
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...while we may be tempted to join the moralizers, we should realize that Don Imus and his ilk are little more than the trained apes of the public, locked in a screeching contest for our attention. It’s an ignoble pursuit, but they know that better than anyone. Ultimately, the potency of their voices is buttressed only by the existence of a satisfied audience...
...Before the four months of spring semester, the Committee recommended the institution of a three-week January Term (J-Term) in which students could choose to travel, perform community service, conduct research, or even enroll in an intensive academic course. Abstractly, such an opportunity to focus intensely on one pursuit seems like a rare luxury, especially in comparison to the frenetic pace of the fall and spring semesters. And, to be fair, the concept has proven successful at a number of colleges such as MIT, Williams, and Oberlin—but only by virtue of a strong commitment, in terms...
...great achievers understand that making mistakes and risking failure are important, even necessary, parts of the process of striving for excellence. If we are to support student’s academic and personal success, then we must also encourage students to embrace their imperfections, to take risks in their pursuit of excellence, and to welcome mistakes and failures along the way as invaluable opportunities for growth and learning. I posed a question to the group of students sitting with me in the workshop: “What are the costs and benefits of trying to be perfect...
...terms of their aesthetic aspect,” he says.In exploring the relationship between gaming and art, HIMG is part of a larger trend among Harvard students—the search for a way to healthily incorporate increasingly addictive and complex video and computer games into their lives. The pursuit may seem trivial to non-gamers, but for a growing section of the Harvard population, it’s an incredibly difficult balancing act.DIGITAL EVOLUTIONLi agrees that the term “interactive media” covers a wide spectrum, but he also notes that the Review?...
...through Ellis's bedazzled eyes and curiously innocent nature. We are always aware that she is not an ideologically driven woman. In van Houten's very brave performance - it's hard to think of an actress who has ever been so naked, literally and metaphorically, so often in pursuit of a characterization - she's all heart, instinct and good nature. Above all, she is calmly acceptant of her circumstances. This is what is, she seems to say, and there is no choice but to make the best...