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...tolerance of alternative sexualities and sexual lifestyles, that is—that we have suspended rigorous examination of these themes. Certainly, great strides have been in the academic area of gender studies, and the field does seem to provide a unique opportunity to engage students in otherwise marginalized subject matter. However, our commitment to engagement can cause the door of academic tolerance to be left open too wide, giving way to the pernicious sense that anything or anyone that presents an “alternative” reading of societal affairs is worthy of our attention. This same sort...
...superficial) movie. “Deal” does accomplish one feat, however: it presents an oddly dull view of one of the most entertaining card games in existence—poker. In “Deal,” Cates revisits the world of gambling that was the subject of his 2000 film “$pent,” which portrayed the broken world of a gambler. That film’s narrative fell apart by trying to weave together too many loose ends; “Deal” collapses at the other extreme, failing to explore...
...well you can think on your feet and just come up with rhymes, which is very hard to do,” Anderson says. Since freestyle rapping is by definition unplanned, no one knows what type of topics or language will come up, but competitors are warned that offensive subject matter such as sexual violence will be grounds for disqualification. Competitors are judged on their effective employment of language and wit, because, Shaket says, the goal is to “defeat them with your mind.” By scheduling the event during April visiting weekend, the organizers...
...Hall’s proposal reflects reasonable concerns and good intentions, this plan to “pause” hiring only reinforces the common perception that Harvard is unfriendly to new hires. More damagingly, it will likely dampen students’ academic curiosity, requiring them to settle for subject matter that does not match their primary interests. It would be wise for the College to expand its offerings—and therefore its faculty—instead of capping...
...don’t watch TV.” That’s got to be the most common response I hear whenever I get giddy about my favorite subject, and while it isn’t exclusive to Harvard, I encounter it here most often. I’ve never heard any of my classmates say that they don’t see movies, don’t read novels, or don’t like art, but when it comes to the idiot box, the claws come out. And in some ways, I can understand why. Television...