Word: uptightness
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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With some energetic organizers, there is no reason why a Spring Fling would be unsuccessful at Harvard. OK, so we're all uptight and the administration seems determined to stop us from enjoying ourselves. But other than that, there's no reason why Harvard students can't party in groups larger than a SONG meeting...
Others, though, in true New York City style, accused the accuser. "Why are you so uptight?" they would angrily ask. Since when, I wondered, is a ticket-taker's uptightness grounds for free admission to a formal dance...
...someone yells, and Petey the uptight bookie once again becomes Blades the affable actor. The Panamanian-born, Harvard-educated lawyer and international salsa star is filming a cameo for Variations on the Mo' Better Blues, Lee's follow-up to his controversial hit, Do the Right Thing. After the final take, the crew bursts into applause. "I look for people who are natural in front of the camera," says Lee of his decision to cast Blades. "Ruben is a very naturalistic actor and a really nice...