Hi all!
I just finished my first week of class, and the outlook is bright. I’m all settled on my courses for the semester and it’s great to be done with stress of shopping classes. This semester I am taking the sophomore tutorial for History and Literature (my concentration), an English seminar about the American Civil War, a history class on the British Empire, and an introductory course in French. I feel really good about things right now and it should be a fantastic semester, but only time will tell.
In other news, this Thursday was the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ Woman of the Year celebration. The Hasty Pudding Theatricals is an undergraduate theater company that features an all-male cast, which means that Harvard men in drag portray female roles! This year the Theatricals honored Claire Danes as their Women of the Year (WOY) and she did not disappoint. It’s a daylong affair and includes a parade through the streets of Cambridge, a roast of the honoree, and a preview of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ annual spring show.
I joined in on the festivities after class, so I caught the tail-end of the parade. The parade featured a marching band, On Harvard Time (a student-produced comedy news program), members of the company, and of course the Woman of the Year herself!
Claire Danes in the WOY Parade. Unfortunately, I caught her mid-blink…
The press trolley in the WOY Parade.
The band in the WOY Parade.
On Harvard Time in the WOY Parade. Please note "Drew Faust" in high spirits!
This year the show is called “There Will Be Flood”, and based on the preview it is going to be filled with hilarious puns, over-the-top costumes and sets, and fantastic talent. The show is a student-run musical, so it’s a lot of fun to be a part of the audience and see my friends and classmates on-stage and running things. I have already purchased my ticket to see the show in two weeks and I cannot wait! If you’re going to be in the Cambridge area between February 4th and March 4th, then you should really consider stopping by Farkas Hall to check it out!
…On a completely separate note, I was having lunch in Adams house with my friend Lanier the other day, and I couldn’t help but notice that she got a little creative with her meal. It doesn’t happen often, but every now and then HUDS (Harvard University Dining Services) has an off day, and the dining options are bleak. Instead of resigning herself to the salad bar and grill (solid safety options), Lanier thought outside of the box and prepared a makeshift pizza! She had pita bread, pasta sauce, shredded mozzarella, and a microwave at her disposal, so she made it work.
Chef Lanier with her fantastic creation!
A closeup of Lanier's Lunch.
Alright, I’m actually not in Cambridge right now because I am on a board retreat for the Crimson Key Society in Chatham, Massachusetts, so I have to run. I’m already looking forward to checking in with you all next week!