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...Despite dominant Crimson play, RPI was able to capitalize on Harvard’s defensive mistakes to tally shots on goal.Kessler carried the Crimson in the first and second periods to keep the Engineers off the score sheet, despite many open looks. The second frame saw more action, as Harvard found a groove on offense and managed many shot opportunities against a faltering R.I defense. Sophomore Leanna Coskren set up the quick one-timer to freshmen Whitney Kennedy, but van der Bliek stopped it in the crease. Van der Bliek continued to crush Crimson chances by blocking back-to-back...
...They’re really calling a lot more penalties,” Biega said. “It’s kind of a big change for us this year that we’re still getting used to.”Defense dominated the action early on, with neither team getting many clear looks at net. Harvard’s best opportunity came on a shot by freshman Rence Coassin 15 minutes into the period, but Dutchmen goalie Corey Milan made the stop. The netminder totaled 27 saves for the game. Biega took a shot on a power...
...make political decisions, Poundstone contends that its flaws outweigh its benefits. Time and time again, he highlights the ease with which political consultants and strategists manipulate voters, a task that is all too easy because they understand the inherent faults of our system.Yet Poundstone knows that his call to action is meaningless unless he can provide a viable alternative. He begins by examining the history of voting theory, finding a rich tradition of discussion on the subject extending back to ancient times. Indeed, the narrative of voting philosophy flows through the French Revolution, finds an unlikely mouthpiece in author Lewis...
...other hand, is a carefree and sex-crazed party animal. When a sudden crisis causes Danny to act out, landing both men in trouble with the law, the two are sentenced to community service. Danny is assigned to mentor Augie (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), an awkward teen obsessed with live-action role-playing, while Wheeler’s charge is Ronnie (Bobb’e J. Thompson), a precocious but foul-mouthed youngster. Both young actors bring impressive energy to their roles. As the shy and socially inept Augie, Mintz-Plasse calls to mind his best-known role as McLovin?...
Throughout the presidential campaign, Republicans took delight in portraying Barack Obama as all talk and no action. But his naming of Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel as his White House chief of staff shows that the Democratic President-elect has no intention of letting that charge stick...