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Reva P. Minkoff
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Learning to Fail
The following op-ed will appear in a print edition of The Crimson the week of June 2. In the admissions
Graduation is Not a Commodity
When we walk across the stage to get our diplomas at Commencement, we celebrate our entire Harvard experience: an experience
Exit Gross
THE MAGIC OF GROSS Undergraduates and University administrators live in very separate worlds. Few Harvard students ever experience the inner
There Once Was a Base…
For the past six weeks I have been living on a military base. I am protected by police cars patrolling
Retain Legacy Preference
Giving legacy applicants an extra glance—effectively what Harvard’s current practices amount to—has clear benefits in terms of alumni giving and
Overcoming Glossophobia
Since the days of Cicero, the ability to speak eloquently in public and argue persuasively with others has been a
The Stuff They Carry
If Harvard has a center, it is surely the Yard. The Yard is where most students go at least once
The Need for an Introduction
Want to act? Write? Paint? Unless you’re already Picasso, Harvard is not the place for you. Many schools have extensive
Cook’s Comic Outlook Lightens Silver Screen
When one looks at comedy today, Dane Cook’s shadow looms large. TIME Magazine named him one of the 100 Most
IOP Hosts Talk Fit For A 'King'
“If you don’t vote, you don’t matter,” proclaims Willie Stark (Sean Penn) as he campaigns for Louisiana governor in “All
When Are The Shuttles Running?
As Camp Harvard unfolds, the shuttle has been noticeably absent. Despite the intensity of moving-in week, the shuttle is still
Remembering a Legend
NEW YORK—The day before I turned 20, I had an urge to be a kid again. Having decided to go
Leveling the Playing Field
Harvard’s majors are about to be invaded by minors. Last Tuesday, the faculty voted to approve legislation allowing undergraduates to
Take the Lead
Directed by Liz Friedlander New Line Cinema 4 stars What do you get when you mix the swagger of Antonio
