Yale Daily News

Updated: Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:56 p.m.

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Studio Space - The Hunchbacks of Harkness

Contributing Reporter
Published Monday, November 17, 2008

The ascent up Harkness Tower was daunting. 65 steps of winding staircase had brought me within sight of a carillon, but my guide cheerfully informed me that this was just the office level. 72 more steps awaited me. Turning pale, I clung to the railing and struggled on. At the top of the second staircase, I was met with an underwhelming sight: The carillon was tiny. And there were no bells to be seen.

Several people were squeezed in the dimly lit room for the Saturday ring. While most members take half-hour shifts, playing the bells once a week at 12:30 or 5:00, Saturday evenings...

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