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Though Eugenides is half-Greek and “Middlesex” is centered on the ancient traditions of tragedies, epics, and myth, he confessed that the novel is less autobiographical than might be expected—drawing from his personal background more for literary authenticity than plot...

Author: By Kristie T. La, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Eugenides Dispenses Advice to Aspiring Writers at Advocate | 3/9/2010 | See Source »

...ledger—which has been in the possession of Harvard’s Houghton Library since the 1930s and was only discovered to be of artistic value five years ago—contains seventy-seven color drawings of Lakota war exploits, several of which are displayed alongside ancient artifacts and contemporary art pieces...

Author: By Gautam S. Kumar and Julia L Ryan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: National Treasures | 3/9/2010 | See Source »

...warriors who lost their horses in battle, and these objects were later used in ceremonial dances. For Thunder Hawk, who learned his artistic skills from his grandparents, the exhibit was an inspiration; it exposed him to the art of the pictograph—the colored illustrations that fill the ancient ledger...

Author: By Gautam S. Kumar and Julia L Ryan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: National Treasures | 3/9/2010 | See Source »

Richter earned All-Ivy League honorable mention honors for posting a .924 save percentage in Ancient Eight play, saving 121 of 131 shots. On Saturday, Richter proved his worth with a shutout in the midst of a shot differential skewed to the Tigers’ side. Princeton took 37 shots to the Crimson’s 17, a statistic that exemplifies talented goalkeeping and effective shooting...

Author: By B. marjorie Gullick, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Richter Shines In Net as Harvard Rides Third-Period Surge to Crucial Series Sweep | 3/8/2010 | See Source »

With a win against Princeton on Saturday night, the Harvard women’s basketball team would remain in contention for a share of its 12th Ancient Eight title. With a loss, the Tigers would become sole champions of the league...

Author: By Molly E. Kelly, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Title Bid Ends with Loss to Princeton | 3/8/2010 | See Source »

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