When you attend a theater performance, you may expect a lengthy, solemn play with an intricate set and a traditional plot. The description alone of "Gorilla Man" as a rock musical indicates that this show is no ordinary play. The synopsis makes the play sound even more unconventional, a characteristic that the show embraces wholeheartedly.
As an alumnus who has donated over four million dollars to Tufts University, I look forward to the days when Tufts gives back to its former students. My favorite such event is Spring Fling, where "famous" bands from around the country come to perform for the student body - and, more importantly, for alumni who return to revisit their glory days.
This is the second part of an e-mail interview with current Red Sox pitching prospect and former Jumbo standout Randy Newsom. Newsom has spent his past two summers in the minors working his way up and having a great time in the process.
Tufts Opera Ensemble wraps up this semester with a much-needed dose of laughter, music and farce. The Ensemble is set to dazzle tonight with two one-act comic operas: "Amelia Goes to the Ball," by Gian Carlo Menotti, and "Gallantry," by Douglas Moore, directed by Carol Mastrodomenico and musically directed by Steven Morris.
Ever since the success of Grameen Bank and its affiliate GrameenPhone in Bangladesh, two truths about developing countries have become clear. First, microcredit is a vital financing tool for emerging markets. Second, cellular technology is a critical tool in improving lagging economies and minimizing the divide between the rich and poor.
I wouldn't normally care about another school's student government elections, but a friend of mine from high school, Harish Perkari, whose campaign Web site I helped design, was running for TCU president last week.
Those Tufts students who go abroad for a semester often learn that the less-than-comparable academic rigor of other universities, combined with the sudden dearth of extracurricular activities, leavesthem with quite a bit of free time. Some of us spend that newly-realized free time honing our Intermediate Minesweeper skills or catching up on missed "Sopranos" episodes. Jennifer duBois took a new approach when she studied in Prague in the spring of 2005: She wrote a full-length play that was performed in Boston over the past two weekends.
It might be one of the most depressing days of the year for a Sevillian. Litter covers the streets of Calle Sierpes and Avenida de la Constituci??n. The parade floats, or pasos, ornately decorated wooden statues that pay homage to Jesus and the Virgin Mary, are gently placed into storage for another year. Teary-eyed men and women, who crowded the streets and rooftops in order to mourn the death of Christ, slink back into their homes, weary from hours spent on their feet in the sun.
After the technology revolution swept South Asia at the end of the 20th century, outsourcing was regarded as a mutually beneficial product of globalization. Call centers and IT systems outsourced by American multinational companies gave many young Indians well-paying jobs, while company costs for expensive expertise were reduced.
Spring semester is a busy time for any Tufts senior, but one glance at the recent schedule of senior Jason Coleman is sure to challenge that of any other busy or over-worked student on campus. As a renowned young cellist and musical composer, Coleman regularly performs two to three times a week on campus and at several more gigs off-campus.
The current lack of political strength and unity in France, Italy, and Germany has resulted in an inability to respond to the pressing needs of economic reform. Each country has been struggling with high rates of unemployment and other economic problems without a strong government capable of addressing these issues.
Earlier this month, the Labor Department released its report on employment in March, which said that overall unemployment dropped by .1 percent in March to a five-year low of 4.7 percent. March saw the creation of 211,000 non-farm jobs; while this was slightly down from the 225,000 created in February, it was still above the average job production number of 197,000 since December. Additionally, some economists are saying that this job creation trend is proving to be especially important for the economy as the housing market continues to soften.
This is the type of music that makes you want to celebrate its release like it's the coming of the hip-hop messiah, arriving right on time to remind us of the standards of the golden days.
Vince Coleman was the last baseball player to steal 100 bases in a season in 1987. The highest total over the past 10 years was Kenny Lofton's 75 swipes in 1996. Where has all of the speed gone?
"Shrek," "Antz," "A Bug's Life" and "The Incredibles" are all movies made for kids but appreciated by adults because of their charming themes and their witty banter. The new kid's movie on the block, DreamWorks' "Over the Hedge," is up for nationwide release on May 19th. The film, directed by Tim Johnson, stars Bruce Willis, Steve Carell, Eugene Levy and Wanda Sykes. Although the film is primarily geared toward a younger crowd, it is also designed to appeal to the college and adult population with pop culture references and, of course, the occasional lewd comment. The Daily sat down with Mr. Johnson and Ms. Sykes in two separate interviews at the Four Seasons last month to discuss this delicate balance, to talk about their experiences, and, of course, to discuss their thoughts on college.
I figured we could all use a little sick and depraved humor before exam period. So, allow me to serenade you with the following story...
Last week, everywhere I looked, new things were springing. It all makes sense, considering springtime is a season of nativity - for both man and his commercial pleasures - but I couldn't help but whine to myself, why now? I graduate in less than a month. Why is Boston getting trendier just as I'm preparing to depart?
Wall Street is hardly recognized as a bastion of high moral values, but many were shocked to learn of the recent insider-trading scheme that resulted in illegal gains of over six million dollars. Three investment bankers, in addition to other conspirators, were arrested on charges of insider-trading last week.
The French youth's protest of the CPE, a new labor law which would have allowed employers to fire any worker younger than 26 during a two year trial period of employment, reflects the deep social, cultural and political crisis evident in modern France.
Capital flight and capital influx may have marked the economic experiences of Latin American countries for decades at a time, but it is another type of deficit that will determine the future of the region in the long run.
