Monthly Archives: November 2009
Tiger Woods: Were You A) Cheating on Your Wife, or B) Shopping for Early Bird Deals?
This past weekend, Tiger Woods made headlines when he got into an accident outside his home at 2:30 AM Friday morning. In the aftermath, Tiger’s reticence has fueled rumors ranging from infidelity (meeting up with his alleged mistress for Thanksgiving … Continue reading
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Seeking Outliers on a Normal Distribution
With all our freaks, geeks, and future politicians/sex solicitors, Harvard doesn’t really have a reputation for churning out “normal” people. Most people believe that all Harvard students do in college is sleep and study, which doesn’t allow for any social … Continue reading
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At The Geriatric Age of 24.5
Next Thursday, November 26, is my half-birthday. In case you were unaware, the “half-birthday” is the six-month anniversary until your next birthday (or, if you are a pessimist, it’s the six months after your last terrible birthday). Really, the half-birthday … Continue reading
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Muppets and Threesomes
Last week, Gossip Girl sparked a national controversy with its highly publicized threesome episode. The ménage a trois between Dan, Vanessa, and Lizzy McGuire wasn’t rated NC-17, but it did prompt the Parents’ Television Council to release the following statement: … Continue reading
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, News
Five Forces to Getting a Job
One of the virtues of being an alum is that people start asking for your expert advice. This past weekend, I attended a business conference in Boston, where I met several ambitious young women who all want to land fancy … Continue reading
Filed under Careers
Take a Risk, Take a Chance, Make a Change*
* Yes, the title is from a Kelly Clarkson song. I’m not ashamed. During the summer before my senior year of college, I did an internship at a large investment bank in New York. To get the job, I professed … Continue reading
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Jokes Not to Make With Co-Workers
Tuesday, 1 PM: I’m getting water from the kitchen when I run into a co-worker gazing out the window. There’s a beautiful rooftop garden on one of the buildings nearby. “I never see anyone up there though,” I say. My … Continue reading
Friends Must Let Friends Procrastinate
When you graduate from college, your circle of friends will inevitably do two things: #1 – Promise to visit each other and stay friends forever and ever and ever, and #2 – Create a mailing list with a clever title, … Continue reading
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