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Masks and Mirrors

Would you like my mask?Would you like my mirror?Cries the man in the shadowing hoodYou can look at yourselfYou can look at each otherOr you can look at the face of your god-from the album “The Mask and the Mirror” by Loreena McKennitt Is it any wonder Romeo fell in love with Juliet at a… Continue reading Masks and Mirrors

Counterpoint – In Defense of Sensitivity

Neil Mahapatra, associate editor of The Harbus, in his article this week titled “Stop Being So Sensitive” raises a number of issues, some relevant to the health of our learning process, a number that are controversial in the present day given the historical narrative of America, and most certainly failing to appreciate the individuality as… Continue reading Counterpoint – In Defense of Sensitivity

Love Secrets

Priscilla Ball just happened and that means two things-love is in the air and secrets are being covered up. Well, I am not ashamed to tell you that I recently went 8minuteDating. I can hardly do eight-minute abs, but I decided that I would muster the fortitude to go on eight eight-minute dates in one… Continue reading Love Secrets

Parlee Farms – 5 Stars!

Apple picking is a New England tradition and a must-do for those who are new to the area. With many orchards open through October, there are still a few weekends left to make the trip to one of the local farms. Don’t have a car? Think about renting one or reserving a Zipcar because it… Continue reading Parlee Farms – 5 Stars!

Restaurant Review – Cocktails

Right in Harvard Square, the Charles Hotel becomes a home away from home for many HBS students during recruiting season. If you are one of those people who shudders at the thought of voluntarily setting foot into this company presentation mecca, I wouldn’t blame you. However, with its entrance tucked away in a corner of… Continue reading Restaurant Review – Cocktails

Release Your Inner Artist at HBS

We all know HBS is a temporary home to some incredibly talented people from around the world. One of the best parts of being a student here is getting to learn from other people and sharing in the unique experiences they bring to campus. Some call it transformational. What better way to do this than… Continue reading Release Your Inner Artist at HBS

Spring Break Confidential

With less then one month to go before Spring Break 2006, I have been asked by this reputable publication to take a few moments to share my thoughts on what is arguably the greatest American invention of all time. Yes, Spring Break, perhaps the foremost reason behind my going to back to school in the… Continue reading Spring Break Confidential

Back to School Party: Class is in Session at Mantra

Like Wayne Gretzky on a loose puck, HBS students were all over the Canadian Club’s “Back to School” party at Mantra last week.ÿ Given all the long weekends and traveling that many of the 2nd years seem to be doing this term, there was a lot of enthusiasm and energy about getting everyone (both years)… Continue reading Back to School Party: Class is in Session at Mantra

Campus Art Review: Break

There are two ways of looking at Emily Eveleth’s painting “Break.” Located on the second floor of Aldrich in the river-side hallway, you can either get right up close with the work and really take in the details of the painter’s technique, or step back about 5 feet and appreciate the piece as a cohesive… Continue reading Campus Art Review: Break

Chick-fil-A's Secret Spice: Marketing, Branding, and Corporate Values

Compared to its competitors in the fast-food industry, Chick-fil-A is considered a little bit of an oddity. Not only is it the only privately held, family owned national restaurant chain in the country, its restaurants are closed on Sundays and it spends little on advertising (its advertising-to-sales ratio is 0.6, much lower than the 2.2-4.3… Continue reading Chick-fil-A's Secret Spice: Marketing, Branding, and Corporate Values

My Pilgrimage to Omaha: The Great Warren Buffet Shares Personal Insights, Advice with Eager Group of HBSers

The past couple of days leading up to my pilgrimage to Omaha had been some of the most unusual in my life. Wednesday began with an early wakeup, followed by my four-and-a-half hour Technology and Operations final exam. (Actually, not nearly as much fun as it sounds). After the final, with our first semester of… Continue reading My Pilgrimage to Omaha: The Great Warren Buffet Shares Personal Insights, Advice with Eager Group of HBSers

Some Endure Hell Week, Others Hit the Waves

If you’re like most ECs, there were probably moments during Hell Week where you wished you could dump the monkey suit and head for the hills. Other ECs either had enough sense to get out of dodge and opt out of the whole dedicated interviewing process. If you fall into this group, you may have… Continue reading Some Endure Hell Week, Others Hit the Waves

Zoe Cruz Delivers Remarks at Alma Mater: Discusses Success, Adversity and Change at Morgan Stanley

Equipped with the disarming candor that has earned her the distinction of “Cruz Missile” among contemporaries, Morgan Stanley’s Acting President, Zoe Cruz (MBA ’82), had several pieces of wisdom to share with those contemplating their own forays into financial services as recruiting season officially kicks off. What you’re learning in LEAD matters, having fun in… Continue reading Zoe Cruz Delivers Remarks at Alma Mater: Discusses Success, Adversity and Change at Morgan Stanley

The HBS Section Retreat Experience: NI Heads to Mt. Snow, VT

Last weekend saw the one and only Section I venture out into the lovely surrounds of Mt. Snow in Vermont. Away from campus, the busy-ness of the week past was soon forgotten as action picked up with a dance party of the bus. Sectionmates and their partners (108 in total) gathered in the evening to… Continue reading The HBS Section Retreat Experience: NI Heads to Mt. Snow, VT

28 Degrees: Cool Lounging

Having grown up in Canada, I am accustomed to the sensible metric system. So when I heard that a new place named 28 Degrees was opening in Boston, I was intrigued. Originally, I thought it was one of those raw foods restaurants where food is not heated above a certain temperature in order to preserve… Continue reading 28 Degrees: Cool Lounging

A Day in Topsfield: City Girl Meets County Fair

When I accepted admission to HBS, I challenged myself to try new things during my two years in Boston. I have always had an interest in journalism so the first of these things was writing for the Harbus. The second thing that I tried was definitely not planned but it turned out to be a… Continue reading A Day in Topsfield: City Girl Meets County Fair

Reach the Beach: HBSers Persevere in Country's Longest Distance Run

Ask some HBS students what they think of Bretton Woods and you may get some slightly pained expressions that betray a fierce bout with one of BGIE’s most intimidating characters. But for Kate Kohler and the five other ECs who joined her in a two-day relay that spanned 208 miles of New England terrain last… Continue reading Reach the Beach: HBSers Persevere in Country's Longest Distance Run

Pho Republique: A South End Dining Experience

For most of us, dinner is something we do before going out – it’s good for having a conversation before the deafening club, getting some food in your system to last until the late-night pizza run, or to get a bottle of wine deep before braving the dance floor. But at the right restaurant, dinner… Continue reading Pho Republique: A South End Dining Experience

Movie Review: Prime

Movie: Primeÿ(Opens Nationwide October 28th)Production Company: Universal PicturesDirector: Ben YoungerActors: Bryan Greenberg, Meryl Streep, Uma ThurmanÿPrime is a rich character comedy centered on Rafi (Uma Thurman), a 37-yr old successful female Manhattanite, and Dave (Bryan Greenberg), a 23-yr old painter of hidden proportions from Brooklyn.ÿ Part counselor and part protective Jewish mother, Rafi’s therapist Lisa… Continue reading Movie Review: Prime

Dive In – Sugar & Spice

As an EC it is nice to get off campus. Without the pressure of 7:40 am study group, but with the pervasive thought of how to start paying back debt in less than a year, finding a fun but inexpensive place to eat can be a challenge. Last week we went in search of a… Continue reading Dive In – Sugar & Spice

Have you Seen my Study Group? The True Story of the Left Behinds

It’s 7:45AM, and Charlie D. waits patiently in the Spangler cafeteria for his study group to arrive. He’s been waiting since 7AM, at the designated corner table, sipping his usual cup of joe. Unfortunately, it’s been three weeks since the “crew” last convened. Nevertheless, a determined Charlie quietly goes through his rituals by preparing a… Continue reading Have you Seen my Study Group? The True Story of the Left Behinds

There's No Place Like Home: A Review of The Wizard of Hawes

This year’s HBS Show, two hours packed with singing, dancing and drama, wowed the crowds of fellow students and teachers. Each night the show was customized to include shout-outs to the students and professors that were in attendance. And the individual sections did not disappoint (at least the night that I attended), with most bringing… Continue reading There's No Place Like Home: A Review of The Wizard of Hawes

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