By: Lara do Rosario Plato lamented the invention of the alphabet, anxious that the use of text would threaten traditional, memory-based, spoken language. He claimed this novel technology would cause “forgetfulness in the learners’ souls, because they will not use their memories.” What would Plato say if he saw ChatGPT, a conversational artificial intelligence program …
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By: Leela Uppaluri This year, Winsor welcomes new faculty members including some who previously left and are now returning. I interviewed one new and one returning faculty member to get a sense of what they hope to bring to Winsor and why they decided to join or return to our community. Ms. Jessica Wang joins Winsor …
By: Julia Bae Against the backdrop of honking cars and city noises, The Times Center was a place of careful listening and thought-provoking ideas. The building’s auditorium was filled with people, whose rapt attention rarely strayed from the brightly lit stage. It was September 21, 2023, and Climate Forward, an annual event hosted by The …
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By: Natalie Cooper Anticipation is building at Winsor as Black students eagerly await the opportunity to attend the prestigious Harvard Hutchins Center Honors Awards Ceremony. This annual event, hosted by Harvard University's Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, recognizes outstanding contributions to African-American Studies. As the ceremony draws near, excitement and pride are …
By: Mia Gonzalez ¡Hola mi gente! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to you all! To begin, what is Hispanic Heritage Month and what does it mean to the Hispanic community? Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the achievements, histories, cultures, and contributions of U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. This month recognizes the resilience and …
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