Word: ritualization
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Near the end of his talk, he said, "we think of it less as theater and more as a ritual for the ritual-challenged." Then he grinned, and added, "Was that good? I just thought of that...
...contraption unattended after lighting it. Such irresponsible behavior sparked a dangerous fire. From this instance and a more minor one this year, as well as one per year for many years back, originates a decision to ban menorah use. Students are no longer to be trusted with their precious ritual our of a concern for fire safety. Our problem with the menorah ban emerges not from this legitimate concern, but out of the dean's unreasonable response...
...afternoon of the 18th, two Serb friends from the neighborhood dropped by the Oprhals' to say goodbye. All the Serbs in their building except Mira had fled. That evening, she joined Kruno and Rabija in what, over the months, had become a nightly ritual of conversation and coffee around a small dining table. The Oprhals did not take part in the celebrations next day by returning Muslims outside. There was no joy in their diminished circle. Mira is now the one who faces an uncertain future, the one who needs protection. "Tomorrow is freedom for us, but Mira has nowhere...
According to Greg G. Lau '99, a late-night seance ritual with his blockmates may have saved a fate in the Quad...
...call it, you always feel as if you've been fired, and fired for no good reason." Still, Hoak had no choice but to do as millions of Americans have done: she resumed the job hunt. The second time, she says, "it was tough. But it became a little ritual. Each morning I would sit at the table, drink my coffee, read Dilbert. And only then could I start typing my cover letters...