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...sent by students to many house lists, promising “sexxxxxy suggestions” at the event. “They promoted it as a ‘sexy’ talk, but it really wasn’t,” said Madison, expressing surprise at the tone of the event’s advertisements. “When I think of sexy, I think of trying to turn people on. I wasn’t trying to turn anyone on.” Madison said she hoped her advice would help students make themselves comfortable with their...
...authors of “Oxford Blues” are right when they advise Harvard juniors to think before applying to the Rhodes—but don’t do so because you mistakenly believe, based on the tone and one-sidedness of that article, that Cantabs are too good for another country or another university. Do it because you acknowledge that Oxford and the Rhodes are a great match for many, but another option might be a better match...
...first time. Conventional wisdom had it that most would support the left. But in the last few years, Le Pen has consciously tried to broaden his political appeal, in a makeover masterminded by his daughter and political strategist Marine. The younger Le Pen has persuaded her father to tone down his more controversial policies, avoid the inflammatory comments that have earned him court convictions in the past, reach out to minorities prepared to work with the party, and project himself, as Le Pen recently put it, as "a candidate of the center right...
...keep up with Harvard after an initially close start, and as a 10-2 Crimson run pushed Harvard’s lead to nine points, The Crimson never looked back. Committing only five errors in 35 total attempts helped to seal an easy 30-18 victory, which set the tone for the rest of its impressive match. Because Harvard’s upcoming contest against MIT is not until next Wednesday, Ridolfi has decided to give his players a four-day respite before their next practice. “It’s going to be great rest...
...film takes an interesting turn as the murder rate slows. As Gyllenhaal successfully tracks down new leads, the audience watches his obsession with the case evolve into a nearly destructive level. Even after the film’s climax, Fincher toys with the audience’s senses. The tone swings from frightening heights of brutality to the frustrating reality that he’s still on the loose while police sift through the motions of bureaucracy. In this latter tone, Fincher proves he can make you cringe without blood being spilt. Stylistically, “Zodiac” embodies...