Word: social
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Brown about 600 students lives in the Wriston Quad, home of the university-built buildings that house the school's seven fraternities and two sororities. Also in the Quad are "social dorms" which are fraternities specific to Brown, often called "mellow fraternities...
...Memorial Hall party in the edition of 8 April 1987 ("Council to Host 30-Keg Party In Mem Hall for Undergrads"). The article was written in a way that dampened the spirit behind the party, hurt its chances for success, and poo-pooed the commendable efforts of the Social Committee and Kirkland and Quincy Houses, who sponsored this event to improve Harvard social life. Despite the large scale of the event, the plenitude of refreshments for students, and the quality and name recognition of the band playing it, The Crimson appeared to quote only those who could find fault...
...students are entitled to their opinions. However, it is questionable whether The Crimson quotes accurately reflected the true feelings of the broader student body. Personally, I cannot believe that a vast majority of Harvard students reject the idea of bringing the campus together at a large-scale social event with a top-notch live band and refreshments to match. It I am correct, The Crimson did an inferior job of reporting the event and in so doing did a disservice to the entire Harvard community. And if I am wrong, then Harvard social life truly is in a sorry state...
...They can't pretend that it is primarily a charitable organization. It is basically a social organization that happens to give its money to charity," she says. She describes the dance as "simply donating money and hanging our with a lot of other rich people...
Written in a light, entertaining style, the guide lists more than 200 prep schools and selective admission public high schools throughout the nation. Each entry includes a discussion of the school's academic quality, the atmosphere, tuition and financial aid, sports and social life. About 200 Harvard students wrote the entries for their high school alma mater...