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...estimated 2 to 3 million is emerging as the bedrock of South Africa's new black middle class. Clapboard shanty towns are being replaced by neat rows of brick and tile bungalows. BMWs and Mercedes are a common sight. And last September saw the opening of a vast steel and glass mall. The choir's success reflects Soweto's new dawn. "Soweto is a place of change," says Bok, "and the choir walks hand in hand with Soweto...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Power of Soweto's Song | 3/19/2008 | See Source »

...This goal reflects Miller’s belief that the liberal arts give him all that could be desired: vast knowledge of diverse subjects and a deep understanding of one. It is this kind of conviction that has insured the longevity—if not popularity—of the liberal arts...

Author: By Francesca T. Gilberti, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: What's The Use? | 3/19/2008 | See Source »

Metzingen, a small town in southern Germany with a population of around 22,000, seems an unlikely place for a circus troupe to pitch its tent in the middle of winter, yet what looks like a vast, tented city looms from an icy field. The isolation of the location is summed up by the banter of several guests as they step inside...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Big Boss | 3/18/2008 | See Source »

...probably closer to the ZOA on the political spectrum, but the vast majority of our members and the vast majority of pro-Israel people in America would disagree on the stance he’s taken on this,” Victor said. “Pretty much everyone in our organization is a proponent of free expression...

Author: By Vidya B. Viswanathan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Israeli Soldiers Discuss Exhibit | 3/18/2008 | See Source »

...want to focus on entrepreneurial opportunities in India that are beyond the more traditional opportunities of IT,” said Khaire. “Each of the panelists is an entrepreneur in a different field, and will hopefully shed light on these different sectors and the vast opportunities present there.” The entrepreneurship panel will include a venture capitalist, the CEO of a telecommunications firm, the head of an entertainment company, and the CEO of a legal solutions company—all of whom are Indian and have strong business ties to the subcontinent. Khaire said that...

Author: By Prateek Kumar, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: HBS To Host Weekend Conference on India | 3/14/2008 | See Source »

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