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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...face, the lottery-for-scholarship idea seems like a model of Third Way, New Democrat innovation. The HOPE money is awarded based on merit, so, unlike welfare or affirmative action, its recipients can't be stigmatized as undeserving. And it doesn't raise anyone's taxes. Dixie's Democrats have finally found a winning strategy consistent with their best principles...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Carville Trick | 11/16/1998 | See Source »

...stands out among the cast. She combines her strong, powerful voice with a memorable performance. When, for example, Malcolm sends Charlotte to tell Anne of Frederik's adultery, Baal evokes real sympathy from the audience as a woman caught between loving her husband and hating his infidelity. When the action moves to Leonora's country villa, Baal's poignant misery continues to stand out as her love for the Count drives her to ridiculous lengths...

Author: By Stephen G. Henry, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Perplexing Play on Bergman; Perpetual Twilignt of a Swedish Summer | 11/13/1998 | See Source »

Instead, he will be operated on for a degenerating ankle condition during Thanksgiving break. Translation: Clemente will be out of action for the season...

Author: By Chris Pappas, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: PLAYING THE SIDELINES | 11/13/1998 | See Source »

...files were requested recently by a localcourt after a vandalism suspect reportedly raninto a Princeton dormitory. Before files arereleased, both the Director of Public Safety andthe Dean of Student Life must approve the action...

Author: By Molly J. Moore, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Princeton Tightens Dorm Security System | 11/13/1998 | See Source »

Harvard drama producers this semester have had no problem finding action, but lights and camera seem to be a little lacking...

Author: By Adam C. Weiss, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Shortage of Techies Plagues Campus Productions | 11/13/1998 | See Source »

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