Word: spirit
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...newest inhabitants are worn out from their high-school language experience or unsure of what new tongue to take up next. This unique dilemma, and the grumbling that follows, is created entirely by the haphazard, bureaucratic rules in place that stifle a welcoming intellectual environment. In the spirit of cultivating curious, focused minds, Harvard should trust its students to make their own informed, reasoned choices from among its 4,000-plus courses...
...from the charity stripe and 32 points from its bench. The victory in the team’s Ivy opener snapped a seven-game losing streak that dated back to Dec. 1. “My focus is allowing our team to have the right mindset and the right spirit,” coach Tommy Amaker said. “There is no better way to do that than to get your first conference win.” The Crimson built a first-half lead with crisp passing that set up high-percentage looks at the basket inside. Big Green...
...traditions. And intrigue. The voting begins only after four days of what in Latin is called "murmuratio" or private discussions among the delegates about necessary requisites and possible candidates for the job. Anyone showing any sign of ambition is automatically disqualified. Then, after a prayer to the Holy Spirit and oath of allegiance, the voting is carried out with secret written ballots...
...Spirit Awards for independent films (which the Writers Guild is not picketing) honor the indie films that critics love. And let Hollywood be Hollywood...
...fifth and final season of HBO's The Wire--TV's greatest current work of social criticism, of drama, of, well, TV--is about the failures of the media. In that spirit, let me begin with an apology. The odds are good that you have not yet watched the first four seasons of The Wire, which returns on Jan. 6, and that means that I as TV critic have failed you. Mea culpa...