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Harvard Today: Oct. 24, 2013
Go Sox! Fall weather continues today as the Red Sox line up for the second game of the World Series.
Which Books About Harvard Are Worth Reading?
At the beginning of every year, the Coop prominently displays books about the quintessential “Harvard experience,” implying that Harvard’s prestige makes it a mysterious, mythical setting on par with that of Hogwarts. These books, however, are usually meant to appeal to incoming freshman and those who haven’t gone to Harvard, who thus deem the books insightful, “tell-all” pieces. Here is the Arts Blog’s take on what’s worth reading and what’s best left behind in the bookstore.
Harvard #1 in... Online Awkwardness?
We all know—some of us a little too proudly—that Harvard ranks among the best colleges for just about everything, minus HUDS tater tots. Recently, Harvard was on top as #1 yet again - this time, in an online ranking of the top 100 social media colleges. This comes at little surprise, given that Harvard is the birthplace of Facebook and awkward social norms. But what exactly do these rankings mean?
More Than Just the Jersey Shore
Many Harvard undergrads hail from the state that everyone seems to sneer at, defying the stereotypes that are attached to their beloved home. The Dirty Jerz has one of the worst reps around town, but here are 5 reasons why Jersey deserves some respect:
The Best Movie Pranks
The remake of the movie adaptation of the Stephen King novel “Carrie” came out this past Friday. The most iconic scene in the novel and its adaptations is a prom prank that leaves Carrie covered in pig’s blood, causing her to lash out telekinetically and (spoiler alert) kill pretty much everybody in the movie. In honor of the release of this adaptation, the Arts Blog recounts the best pranks in movie history:
Why Prince Harry Should Marry a Harvard Girl
Last weekend, I woke up to some devastating news: numerous sources reported rumors that Prince Harry is either secretly engaged or will be engaged to Cressida Bonas within the next year. Tasked with a heavy day of studying for midterms ahead of me, I found myself brainstorming ways to break the couple up. My plan was always you, Prince Harry. So, Prince Harry, if you’re reading this, here are a few reasons that you should be marrying a Harvard girl (I’m not saying it has to be me, but it definitely could be...):
Final Clubs: Love ’Em or Leave ’Em?
What role do Harvard’s final clubs play on campus? Do they represent the worst in a culture of elitism or are they perfectly legitimate institutions whose social events and spaces are a positive presence on campus? Clearly, campus opinion is divided on these questions. But how does that divide actually break down?
