Word: midterm
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Computer guru Mark E. Zuckerberg ’06, of mp3 software fame, is once again bringing innovative programs to the Harvard community. His newest venture, however, has less than innocent intentions. About a week ago, Zuckerberg found himself midterm-free and feeling slightly bored. Instead of turning to XBox or celebratory drinking, the computer whiz decided to create a website to compare Harvard students—but not in the traditional fields of academics and extracurriculars. Instead, Zuckerberg wanted to compare them on their looks. “I thought to myself, that’s an interesting idea...
Given the harsh reception that met its IPO, however, it seems unlikely that the facemash will “pull a Napster” and rise from its electronic grave. And perhaps that is for the best: As midterm season puts us at the mercy of our TFs on a daily basis, it’s starting to become apparent that we may already have enough arbitrary judgment in our lives. Being humiliated for “creative” choices in our short-essay answers is bad enough. Being humiliated for our “creative” Freshman...
Right about now, on college campuses around the country, midterm anxiety is heating up. The football season is in full swing. And any advance planning will probably focus on winter-break ski trips. But savvy students are thinking long-term. Career experts concur: the time to start looking for that internship...
...told him, ‘I have a midterm and am going back to bed. Go call Hotline if you’re really upset...
...Facing a midterm today, Paul B. Davis ’07 put his Western civilization textbook aside to stare fixedly at the television. Others bit their nails, closed their eyes, or just talked to the monitor that would soon reveal the fate...