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...Many Harvard players have made the jump, but few have lasted. The exception is former Harvard center Matt R. Birk ’98, who spent 10 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, including five Pro Bowl seasons. He recently signed a three-year, eight-figure deal with the Baltimore Ravens...
...recent barbs against Obama are more direct, performative, and cruel than ever. Take the recent outburst from Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), who rudely bellowed “You lie!” at the president during his speech to Congress on health care. This behavior might be acceptable during an episode of Jerry Springer, but it shouldn’t fly on Capitol Hill, especially toward the commander-in-chief. Although the congressman later apologized, there are indications that Wilson may have planned his statement; CNN reports that he hinted at it in advance via a Labor...
...While the most publicized, Wilson’s faux pas is no exception. When President Obama recovered from the shock of Wilson’s behavior and began to speak again, another Republican interrupted by shouting “Not true!” Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) was just as disrespectful, wearing a sign sarcastically asking, “What bill?” True, former presidential candidate John McCain (R-Ariz.) and some other Republicans are now condemning Wilson’s outburst. But the dignity of these responses is outweighed by the embarrassing behavior of their...
...Staff writer Evan T. R. Rosenman can be reached at erosenm@fas.harvard.edu...
...welcomed by all, this welcome is, of course, preceded by fond reminiscing about the old, less aesthetically pleasing mural. “It looked like part of the opening sequence of a 1980’s sitcom,” James P. Alexander ’10 said. Ritchell R. van Dams ’11, sitting next to Alexander at one of Lev’s rectangular tables, agreed. “Like something Will Smith was wearing,” Ritchell said. Although Amy Elizabeth Smekar ’11 noted, “It was nice...