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Professors are careful not to criticize him too loudly. Even typically outspoken Kenan Professor of Government Harvey C. Mansfield ’53 calls Summers’ interaction with Faculty a “touchy topic...
...make queer studies a viable field of study for its undergraduates. The university recognizes the importance of the political and social aspects of queer life, but it has not formally recognized queer studies as a legitimate field of intellectual inquiry. The critical analysis of gender and sexuality is a topic that is potentially of great interest to all students, no matter how they define themselves. Such possibilities currently exist for students at other institutions: at Yale, for instance, a standing committee appointed by the provost organizes offerings in gay and lesbian studies; at the University of California, Berkeley, undergraduates...
...Development is a sensitive topic in Penang these days. In recent years the island once described by British colonials as the Pearl of the Orient has staked its fortunes on high tech at the expense of its unique natural and cultural assets. With the computer-chip industry in a slump, Penang's residents are now wondering if their enthusiasm was misguided, and whether they can lure tourists back to their beaches and historical treasures. Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, whose penchant for progress inspired much of the high-tech push, did not help their cause when he called Penang...
...first disc following the lead of Radiohead and Tool. Although their incredible musicianship still shines through, the effect is far more subtle than their previous albums. Arguably the best song on this disc is the multi-hooked “Misunderstood,” which deals with the topic of loneliness and isolation in a crowded world...
This week’s topic is the senior thesis. I teach two thesis seminars in the gov department and last week I met with a familiar sight. Gone were the relaxed, insouciant faces that had greeted me during the first semester. In their place were worried mugs, furrowed brows and the eyes of Greta Van Susteren (pre-surgery). One student couldn’t believe her project was falling so far short of her initial goals. Another said that the further he gets behind, the harder it is to concentrate. He’ll play video games, hang...