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It’s been lurking in everyone’s minds for the past two months—the not-so-inconspicuous shadow looming ever larger after each victory...
...easy to point out cultural ignorance in an archaic, gendered inscription, representative of the imperial attitude of Western civilization and exclusion of women in the early 20th century. It is considerably harder to render a modern counterpoint. The current generation of Harvard students stands in the shadow of 368 years of notable alumni; a university with this kind of history can become content to rest on its laurels rather than work towards improvement...
...Pica Nazi.” (A pica is a measurement of length, equal to approximately one-sixth of an inch.) “Grammar Nazi.” “Cutout Nazi.” Even something as obscure as “Drop Shadow Nazi.” Confused? Ask anyone who’s worked with me—they could tell you all about...
...cloud of smoke fills the dark air with swirling plumes of shadow broken only by heavy, labored breaths. Dazzling blades of green and red light appear as if from nowhere, piercing the mist amid grunts and panicked shouts. A few seconds later, it’s all over. One shining blade of light hits home to the sound of a blood-curdling scream. Both lights are extinguished...
...escape the simple ware of age, R.E.M. still manages to do one thing with incredible energy, charisma, and ease: play a set of solid rock music. Though Michael Stipe took the stage in a conservative navy suit, he also sported a striking, blindfold-like band of blue eye shadow across his face. Whether the statement was spurred by fashion or politics is anyone’s guess, but in many ways, it proved irrelevant: Stipe performed the role of rock star to perfection, striking poses, affecting moves, getting up on speakers to let the audience touch him?...