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Thomas J. Snyder
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Escaping the Static
Harvard students hoping to follow in the footsteps of small-screen greats find creative outlets in extracurriculars
Rebecca Lieberman ’10
“I feel like I’ve done a kind of one-eighty since I’ve come here,” says Rebecca S. Lieberman ’10, describing the evolution of her art throughout her time at Harvard.
Philosopher Lectures on Human Responsibility
McDowell, a philosophy professor at the University of Pittsburgh, was invited by the Harvard Review of Philosophy for the publication’s fifth annual lecture.
SPOTLIGHT: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Last Tuesday, Lin-Manuel Miranda—writer, composer, and former star of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “In the Heights”—came to speak at Harvard about his writing experiences and career.
OFA Honors Moody's Jazz
“Every step counts in popularizing jazz,” Aryeh Gold-Parker ’12—a member of the Harvard Jazz Band— said in an email.
Usher
Usher’s sixth record, “Raymond v. Raymond,” struggles to make a sophisticated and grown-up statement.
Houses Keep Churning Out Videos
With only a few days remaining, Harvard's Houses have been releasing YouTube videos at a steady clip. The videos are filled with memes and pop songs. Some are pretty bad; others make us want to transfer from our lame Houses and into ones that know how to make a quality video.
Brooklyn's Finest
Don’t go into “Brooklyn’s Finest” expecting a particularly innovative or intriguing crime film—it is certainly no “French Connection.”
Titus Andronicus
“The Monitor,” named after the Civil War ironclad ship, is ostensibly a concept album centered on living in our times and questioning identities, with a focus on the lingering importance of the Civil War.
Rogue Wave
Rogue Wave haven’t lost their penchant for crafting incredibly appealing hook-laden melodies, which ensure the memorable impression “Permalight” leaves.
