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...British national living in the U.S. Upon discovering where I am from, countless Americans reply with "Oh, I'm Irish/Scottish/quarter-English/half - French Canadian," etc. Given that a lot of Americans are proud of their non-American ancestry, why do some people use it as a negative point for Obama? Tim Parkinson, South Burlington, Vermont...
...British national living in the U.S. Upon discovering where I am from, countless Americans reply with "Oh, I'm Irish/Scottish/quarter-English/half--French Canadian," etc. Given that a lot of Americans are proud of their non-American ancestry, why do some people use it as a negative point for Obama? Tim Parkinson, SOUTH BURLINGTON...
...task force, making this recent gift the second major art donation in Faust’s first year of tenure. Pulitzer’s contribution thus comes at an opportune moment in Harvard’s history, when the University is making a concerted effort not only to build upon its collection, but also to make accessible to students and academics alike. Hopefully, this gift will have the effect of drawing more students to the museum and making the arts an integral part of Harvard...
There is perhaps no story that has endured as many interpretations, transformations, and mutilations as “Cinderella.” Once upon a time, Greece, China, and Japan all told versions of the tale, long before it was published by France’s Charles Perrault in 1697. Many years later, the Brothers Grimm’s Aschenputtel was transformed by Walt Disney, wicked fairy godfather that he was, into the blonde and beautiful cerulean gowned princess that we all know today. Not one to stay behind the times, ballet jumped on the bandwagon in 1893 with...
...What we’re aiming for is the best intellectual experience...to draw upon all the great minds that are around...