
Posted on 2/22/2012 at 11:17AM | No Comments
Leave it to Harvard students to wring their hands over who is a better role model.
A post on the Harvard Political Review yesterday noted the irony that two of the school’s most well known recent graduates both found their success outside of traditional career paths. What’s more, they’re diametrically opposed when it comes to humility. Up-and-comer Knicks star Jeremy Lin, known for his gracious presence ... READ MOREPosted on 2/16/2012 at 1:39PM | No Comments
The MIT president leaves some pretty big shoes to fill.
Susan Hockfield, who has served as MIT’s president since 2004, announced today that she plans to step down. She will continue to serve as president while the search begins for her replacement. Hockfield, who was both the first woman and first life scientist to hold the top job, said that ... READ MOREPosted on 2/14/2012 at 9:47AM | 2 Comments
Why Crate-Gate just won't die on the internet.
Neologisms are a word nerd’s best friend, but crafting snarky new definitions for politicians may need a new word of its own. First, there was writer Dan Savage’s attempt to redefine “Santorum” in response the Senator’s claims that participating in homosexual sex was akin to polygamy, incest, and bestiality. Then, earlier this year ... READ MORE














