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...that Muslim women should everywhere be allowed to wear the burka. Of course, some will surely do so because they are victims of unpleasant patriarchalism. But then again, in Western culture also, many fathers drive their daughters to distraction and many domineering men drive uncertain women to drink and despair, but we’ve learned to live with many such injustices and inequalities...

Author: By Patrice L. R. Higonnet | Title: Burka in the French and American Minds | 5/27/2010 | See Source »

Although being forced to pack up and move in the middle of the night might be an annoying inconvenience, never despair. Quadlings can visit Hilles, which is reportedly open until 4 a.m. every night, and House libraries are always a viable option—just make sure you check the hours at each location...

Author: By H. Zane B. Wruble, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Lamont is Closing at 1 A.M. | 5/9/2010 | See Source »

...divide between might and right, between people and armies,” Zomlot said. “Between hope and despair...

Author: By Zoe A.Y. Weinberg, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Scholar Discusses Two-State Solution in the Middle East | 5/7/2010 | See Source »

Gawande said the study found that solitary confinement often leads to chronic apathy, lethargy, depression, and despair among prisoners, and that once released they are more likely to commit crimes than they were before being put in solitary confinement...

Author: By Eva M Harvey, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Atul Gawande Criticizes Supermax Prisons | 4/8/2010 | See Source »

...dark night, “I am merely flirting with death—it’s all empty noise, bravado.” Clark portrays this shift in Danton’s character effectively; his natural stage presence allows him to convincingly convey both freewheeling enthusiasm and downtrodden despair...

Author: By Clio C. Smurro, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: ‘Danton’ Drags Painfully Toward Death | 4/6/2010 | See Source »

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