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Speed dating is like musical chairs for desperate singles. But seeing as it’s been a rough year in my love life, I decided to give it a whirl. The sponsor of my foray was the First Year Social Committee. The locale: Annenberg hall. Look out, men, I thought...
...competition’s close early Saturday evening, fascination and astonishment abounded as the strong-armed and rough-handed athletes trickled down from the walls to start the after-party: a pull-up marathon and a Munchkin-eating contest. Shub and fellow coordinator Solar Olugebefola then handed out the Patagonia jackets and equipment from Eastern Mountain Sports to the winners...
...when they came or went. "We were trying to solve a problem," says Russell. "We didn't really care what the reaction would be. They hate our guts. There wasn't any support to erode." Those methods, he says, "worked. We'll go home victors." But whether Russell's rough stuff or gentler handling can tame the country in the long run has yet to be proved...
...there is nothing inherent in the human condition that keeps greed in moderation. So there are laws, and there are appearances. Both these forces draw a rough line--and attempt to police it--between greed that helps other people and greed that hurts other people. Inevitably, though, some will take greed too far. And that's a good thing (goes the argument I lack the courage to make). Why? Because you can't regulate greed with precision...
...deal,” I tried to convince myself as an incoming freshman. “Harvard features—based on my rough estimate from the freshman activities fair—about seven unique extracurricular activities for every one undergraduate. I’m sure we’ll all be busy with other things...