Crimson staff writer
Christine S. An
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In Salmiak Territory
When I bit into my first marble of salmiak, my tongue burned from the sharp saltiness and the back of my nose felt as if it had been struck by a mixture of fermented stingray meat and Windex.
A Night at the Station: A Timeline
I never intended to spend the night at Munich’s main train station, a sprawling structure that flows into a neighborhood of food stands, youth hostels, sex shops, strip clubs, and casinos.
More Legal Drama for Zuckerberg
Just when we thought Zuckerberg was done for good with Winklevi drama and all other legal matters, Paul D. Ceglia of Wellsville, NY filed a lawsuit against Facebook claiming partial ownership of the company.
Portrait of an Artist
Jill Sigman, a choreographer of modern dance, discusses movement, performance, and the body.
Novelist Harding Recalls Fighting to Write
“If I wanted to write,” Harding said, “I had to fight for it. So I just couldn’t be precious. I couldn’t flip my scarf and say, ‘The muse didn’t show up today.’ No ... I’m always writing in my brain.”
Shaolin Monk Shi Dezun Gives Life Advice
In the first of a series of lectures dedicated to the memory of Ilya Chalik ’11, Shaolin Master Monk Shi Dezun presented on how to live a fulfilling life through zen, martial arts, and medicine.
Despite Lofty Ambitions, 'Storyteller' Mystifies
“First, always remember that either a story carries love and mystery, or it carries nothing."
'Hall Pass' Offers Social Critique Beneath Crudity
While the film undoubtedly contains reams of crude humor and vulgar jokes, these are employed as both a reflection and critique of current American culture.
Asobi Seksu Craft Hazy Beauty on Newest
Though the songs can feel unfocused and incoherent, the afterglow of the album’s playful mess of heavy production and strong pop moments makes it one of the group’s stronger releases.
