by Kathleen French ’13
December 2009 Issue

Through a very long and strenuous interviewing process, I was able to discern exactly how Harvardians spend their week of studying. Of course you have your library addicts (c.f. “Diary of a Lamonster”) but now they’ve been amplified to levels of sleep deprivation previously unheard of. Some people simply stay awake, and then just keep trying to stay awake…to see how long they can survive. Read the rest of this entry »

by The Voice Staff
December Issue 2009

Primal Scream: it’s the weirdest yet most liberating Harvard tradition. The night before finals, students (both guys and gals) run around the Yard in their birthday suits (or bikinis and masks for those more hesitant of showing off their goodies).

This year, Primal Scream takes place this Friday, December 11th, at midnight. The Voice has compiled a guide for those who will participate in the run, whether it’s your first time or not.

1. Don’t bring a camera! Seriously, nothing screams “creeper” like bringing a camera to an event with a bunch of naked college folk with their ding-dongs and love lumps hanging out.

2. DO wear sneakers! The corners are icy, and slipping could be, well, disastrous.

3. Bring a buddy. Have a bud waiting with a robe/towel/bedsheet/pillow so you don’t have to push your way through the viewing crowds looking for your clothing with all your junk hanging out. That might have been fun when you were sprinting around the Yard with a bunch of other nudies – not so fun when it’s just you with a bunch of … not-nudies.

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We usually post videos we like to the Procrastination Station (in our sidebar, to the right). But this one was just too good and too appropriate to pass up using an entire entry for.

We present to you: Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes. To help you get your papers and studying done without trying to pull your hair out.

More Reading Period goodies are coming your way in The Voice’s special Reading Period December Issue, due out on December 11th!

They tried to make me go to BSO but I said "No, no, no"...

Let this frightening image of Amy Winehouse be a warning to you. If you don’t take a breather and stop doing all that adderall/redbull and listening to angry music you could end up just like this. So we bring to you our chillest mix yet. Detoxify and center yourself with some sweet, sweet tunes.

On this mix:

• Knife – Grizzly Bear
• Gymnastics (Pam) – Pele
• Wada Na Tod – Lata Mangeshkar
• Waltz No. 9  in A-flat major, Op. 69 – Chopin
• Vista – Shugo Tokumaru
• Hypocrite – Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
• Pale Septembre – Camille
• No Hay Nada Mas – Mos Def
• Fuck this I’m leaving – The American Analog Set
• Palneka – Avey Tare and Kria Brekken
• Storm: Lift Yr. Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven – Godspeed You! Black Emperor
  Listen to the full playlist here, after the jump

Probably doesn't look this classy.

Today is Day One of the UC’s “Reading Period Giveaways.” Here’s what they’re giving away today:

1. Free backrubs in Ticknor Lounge today from 1-3pm.
2. Free hot cider in Greenhouse Cafe from 6-7pm.

Noice is a fan of hot cider, so we think this is pretty cool. Follow the UC’s blog, UC Juicy, for updates on what else they’re giving away this week! (We hope it’s something along the lines of a “NO EXAMS PASS.” Or something.)