Word: adjustments
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...political and cultural satire of American morals and hypocrisy. The plot hardly matters, but goes something like this: Davey comes home from the war to his New Jersey parents, brother, and housekeeper, surprising them by bringing along his blind Vietnamese wife, Liat. No sooner does the family adjust to her presence and Davey’s repudiation of America than it is revealed that Davey’s father has been unemployed for five months and the family’s belongings have been repossessed. It is up to the family, with the help of an uncle in the army...
...into the Crimson’s playbook, one that contains three different packages—up to 16 different combinations—and requires memorization and repetition. Bryant also had to adjust to the increased speed and athleticism of the college game. Compound that introduction with a slew of injuries to veteran players, and it’s enough to overwhelm any true freshman—no matter his wingspan...
With the College planning to award honors to a third fewer graduates this June, seniors may have to adjust to having one fewer title for their resumes...
While Faculty members say the new policy is appropriate, and many students agree that honors inflation existed, both sides say it will take time for students to adjust their expectations...
...There’s a big emphasis on something other than [football at Harvard],” Chavez said. “It was tough to adjust. It was really eye opening to see a world where sports aren’t so important...