Word: tactlessness
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...most part we thought what he said was tactless,” said Dara F. Goodman ’07, co-chair of the Radcliffe Union of Students. “We need introspection at the University and he didn’t provide that...
Frankly, it worries me that there has not already been a serious discussion and consideration about the alteration of this title. The tactless nature of it is quite obvious to most of the black students on this campus—why isn’t it to the “Masters” and other administrators? Though I have nothing against the House Masters themselves, it must be stated that they submit to a title that is offensive to me and other students. I have tried to correct people by forcing them to say “House Master?...
While in the past Arafat has drawn sharp rebukes from pro-Israel Harvard faculty and students, Sarafa said that “you don’t criticize someone during his death...It would be tactless at this time...
While it might appear tactless to condone a Dean’s dismissal—particularly one who has resided in office for a loyal 12 years—the fact is, Nathans’ tenure in the Freshman Dean’s Office (FDO) was often marked with ineffectual and out-of-touch policies for first-year life. Of course, Nathan’s service to Harvard is to be appreciated, and for that she has our gratitude. But, her departure should be viewed as an opportunity to improve several key failings of the first-year experience?...
...Beastie Boys--Yauch; Mike Diamond, 38; and Adam Horovitz, 37--insist they are neither too old nor too wise for rap. They make an excellent case for themselves. Yauch fantasizes about building a medieval catapult on his roof to shower fruit on his neighbors. Diamond asks charmingly tactless questions about the salaries of TIME employees. Horovitz, the only childless Beastie, proudly calls himself Uncle Fart Joke. Even their music, which they take kind of seriously, is something of a gag. Diamond: "People ask us about this album like there's some kind of point. We've got no mission statement...