Tag: running

What Barack Obama and Chicken Contact Lenses Have in Common

With the U.S. losing 160,000 jobs in September, suddenly Barack Obama’s tax cuts, and health care and education reform are starting to sound a little more important than religion and guns to the working-class Sometimes it’s hard to convey a message about a product to the working class. That product could be chicken contact lens..or… Continue reading What Barack Obama and Chicken Contact Lenses Have in Common

HBS Rugby Old Boys Show that Experience is Better than Youth

This weekend marked an historic occasion for HBS Rugby, and it wasn’t just because they played a full game in Harvard Stadium for the first time ever, but for the first time in recent memory, the current team invited and hosted the HBS Rugby alumni for a momentous weekend of rugby and festivities. Despite never… Continue reading HBS Rugby Old Boys Show that Experience is Better than Youth

HBS Rugby Extends Record to 3-0

After two hard-scrabbled victories, HBS went to Lynn, Massachusetts looking to establish technical skills and game management against North Shore Mens’ Rugby Club. On a beautiful sunny day, the game began with a series of hard slogs up and down the pitch with HBS repeatedly driving up the field only to be turned back by… Continue reading HBS Rugby Extends Record to 3-0

HBS Rugby Tops MIT 17-12

Following a season opening 24-0 win over Rutland, HBS Rugby played its home opener on Saturday, September 13th versus MIT. On a day very similar to last week’s hot and muggy game, HBS Rugby looked to improve on it’s first performance. Missing several key players, including Co-Captain Joel Hartel (OB), HBS leaned heavily on its… Continue reading HBS Rugby Tops MIT 17-12

L&V Rep Sheds Light on his Role in the Shadows

Amongst the vast panoply of section representatives, one of the least understood roles is that of Leadership & Values rep. A current L&V rep shares his perspective, offering some examples of situations an L&V rep might face and commenting on the ups and downs of the this role. “L&V rep? Who in their right mind… Continue reading L&V Rep Sheds Light on his Role in the Shadows

HBS Takes On Reach The Beach: Sign Up For Next Year

The triathlon club sponsors the 9th Annual Reach the Beach relay a 206 mile non-stop road race. RCs build a team for next year race. Contact: Jennifer Case (OG). On September 14 and 15th the HBS Triathlon club continued its yearly tradition of sponsoring the Reach the Beach relay race. HBS fielded 5 teams www.replicabestsale.co.uk,… Continue reading HBS Takes On Reach The Beach: Sign Up For Next Year

HBS Rugby Says Goodbye to the Class of 2007

It was an evening with food, drinks, stories, songs, traditions and of course the age-old, 30-foot long arm versus 50 ducks question. It was an emotional night for all, but none more so than for the aforementioned co-captains. Stephane and Flint spent the year developing the team on the practice field and leading it on… Continue reading HBS Rugby Says Goodbye to the Class of 2007

Mr. Tortoise and Mr. Hare

You’ve probably all heard the story of Mr. Tortoise and Mr. Hare, but did you ever hear about their rematch? Sure! It makes sense, doesn’t it? Have you met a member of the Hare family who wasn’t a sore loser? As soon as that first race was over, Mr. Hare began to complain to anyone… Continue reading Mr. Tortoise and Mr. Hare

Movie Review – Casino Royale

The name’s Bond. James Bond. On November 17, Daniel Craig became the sixth actor to take on the role formerly played by Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and George Lazenby. Craig captivates the audience with his superb acting and charisma that emphasize the physicality of the stunt work -rather than special effects-as… Continue reading Movie Review – Casino Royale

Election Madness

As can happen, I was sitting in a bar the other day and overheard a conversation that went like this: “He’s not running. Definitely not-he just told me.” “But he was running before the MBA program even started. He has been inviting people to parties everywhere. He even designed Analytics t-shirts.” “Yep, but he is… Continue reading Election Madness

Sunsets and Cocktails in the South Pacific – and Getting Paid for It

Imagine sitting at a 5 star beach resort, chilled Tanq 10 & Tonic in hand, watching the sunset dapple across the water of an infinity pool as it gently spills over into the sea below. Now, imagine that this is your job and you are getting paid to sit here. Welcome to my summer internship… Continue reading Sunsets and Cocktails in the South Pacific – and Getting Paid for It

Blades Finish Greatest Season in MBA Hockey History with McArthur Cup Victory

While many classmates spent the weekend reading cases cross-legged on the Spangler lawn, the HBS Blades stormed the confines of Bright Arena, won the McArthur Cup, and capped the best season in MBA hockey history with a dominating 21-1-2 record. The Blades entered the tourney wearing a target for the seven other competing schools. The… Continue reading Blades Finish Greatest Season in MBA Hockey History with McArthur Cup Victory

Tutoring at Gardner Gives HBSers a Chance to Connect with Kids

Every Tuesday afternoon, a group of 30 HBS people (partners, ECs and RCs) trek over to Gardner Extended Services School in Allston for the opportunity to tutor and mentor a group of 1st-5th grade students. The Gardner School program services mostly lower-income students (80% meet the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the Free or… Continue reading Tutoring at Gardner Gives HBSers a Chance to Connect with Kids

Social Enterprise Perspectives: FATE Takes HBSers to Heart of Nigeria's Economic Hardship

Organization: FATE FoundationLocation: Lagos, Nigeria We rubbed elbows with foreign dignitaries while attending a 4th of July party at the American Ambassador’s House, found ourselves amid an angry mob of rioters taking the law into their own hands, sipped tea with the Nigerian President, taught young Nigerian entrepreneurs about business plans and organizational structures, and… Continue reading Social Enterprise Perspectives: FATE Takes HBSers to Heart of Nigeria's Economic Hardship

Rugby Recap: HBS Barbarian Squad Punishes MIT's B Team

In other rugby news… Thirsty for revenge against MIT, HBS’ Barbarians squad controlled the entire game and defeated MIT’s B side 19-0 with the best rugby they’ve played in two years. With some ruggers playing their first game ever, it didn’t show as the team made great tackles, smooth passes, and smart plays. Up front… Continue reading Rugby Recap: HBS Barbarian Squad Punishes MIT's B Team

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

RC Election Process: Anxiety, Speeches, Free Lunches Form Pillars of HBS Democracy

Question: If you were asked to describe the RC Election Process in one word what would that word be? Answer: Superficial, Rushed, Impersonal, Prescribed, Mysterious, Rigid, Stringent, Long, Democratic, Unbiased, Organized, Disorganized and Brief Impression Based (okay, so it took one RC three words to capture his feelings). Yikes! These were just a few responses… Continue reading RC Election Process: Anxiety, Speeches, Free Lunches Form Pillars of HBS Democracy

HBS Rugby Team Takes on Mad River in Early-Season Warm-Up Match

The HBS Rugby Football Club returned to the rugby paddock over the weekend to begin the assured path to World Rugby dominance. After a long summer away from the Carl Lavin (OE) “even the Navy Seals can’t handle this workout” training regime, we gingerly hit the rugby pitch to take on last year’s New England… Continue reading HBS Rugby Team Takes on Mad River in Early-Season Warm-Up Match

The Sleeping Beauty

This is officially the last week of school, so stop running numbers and start running to the Wang Theater. What’s there you ask? The Boston Ballet is closing its 41st season with a stunning performance of The Sleeping Beauty. First performed in St. Petersburg in 1890, the choreography and costumes for Boston’s version have been… Continue reading The Sleeping Beauty

Hip Hop and an MBA Opportunity

Dear Editor,I am an independent documentary filmmaker looking for an MBA student from Harvard who’s interested in getting involved in the Entertainment Industry through my film company Film Fatale. The reason that I decided to write to you all is because the true story of my current film Player Hating: A Love Story, is so… Continue reading Hip Hop and an MBA Opportunity

Xerox CEO Speaks on Her Rise to the Top: Cites Work/Life Balance as Critical to Success

Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy brought the HBS community to its feet Tuesday for her poignant account of navigating the $17 billion company through a “perfect storm” of accounting scandals, shifting markets, huge losses and an “unsustainable” business model. At the height of the scandal, Mulcahy got a phone call. “Mulcahy, do you believe everything they’re… Continue reading Xerox CEO Speaks on Her Rise to the Top: Cites Work/Life Balance as Critical to Success

Former Kodak CEO Shares Insight on Corporate Governance

George Myles Cordell Fisher is in a hurry. He has just 10 minutes for an interview before rushing to catch a plane; his morning has been spent on an Eastman Kodak case for a strategy class, taught by Assistant Professor Giovanni Gavetti. I ask him the most obvious question: what does someone who has been… Continue reading Former Kodak CEO Shares Insight on Corporate Governance