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...most Crimson athletes in science would not trade the extra hindrances they encounter for a more flexible, but different course of study. Whether pursuing a career in medicine and the sciences, or a simple passion for the subject matter, these athletes are willing to endure various time strains to accomplish their goals...
...Brennan, for Nixon.At the same time, true to its original stage play format, “Frost/Nixon” is a film driven by its acting and directing. At key moments, the soundtrack simply stops, and the performers are left alone before the audience. Langella and Sheen often accomplish with one facial tick what most actors fail to do with their entire bodies. Riveting to behold, “Frost/Nixon” is a wonderful exercise in toned-down storytelling that’s uncharacteristic of ratcheted-up Hollywood. We are reminded in the interview scenes that...
...large part of the appeal of John F. Kennedy ’40 in 1960. But another Senator Kennedy—especially a temporarily unelected one—would only serve to reinforce the already daunting monolithic nature of her family name, perhaps overshadowing what she might accomplish in office. I concede that there’s nothing about Caroline Kennedy herself that should worry or anger many New York voters—if anything, quite the opposite is true. As the author of several acclaimed books on civil liberties and a prominent Manhattan attorney, Ms. Kennedy would...
...prove to be, it has not diminished Harvard’s standing as one of the world’s most recognizable educational institutions. Using the intangible power of institutional recognition, Harvard could back its much-fêted sustainability initiative with tangible, large-scale efforts. In order to accomplish this goal, Harvard should invest in alternative energy initiatives and set an example for other large institutions or corporations. A statement of this kind would demonstrate a serious commitment to solving the global problem of climate change by using its ample financial resources. These efforts could become even more valuable...
...else—he’s really good. “I think he’s going to be extremely successful,” Harvard Coach Will Thomas says. “The sky’s the limit for Nico as far as what he can accomplish this year and the next four years of college.” Last weekend the track and field team opened its season in Boston at the Husky Winter Carnival. Weiler won the pole-vaulting event in a three-way tie vaulting 4.72 meters on Saturday. This vault puts Weiler ninth...