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...short shorts, the duo race down the beach and into the ocean, where they proceed to do one of those spinning slo-mo hugs. This somehow shows that Rocky has regained the “eye of the tiger.” 1. Soviet boxer Ivan Drago kills all-American Apollo Creed (“Rocky IV”)—The Cold War turns hot, though not as hot as the tears that are sure to roll down your cheeks. Inspired by this incident, President Reagan decides to end global communism and initiate the thousand-year reign...

Author: By Patrick R. Chesnut, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Five 'Best' Moments in the Rocky Series | 12/14/2006 | See Source »

...victory on to its undefeated record, thanks to a dominant performance from its saber team. “They did what they needed to and beyond that,” said junior epee fencer Benjamin Ungar. The saber fencers took all nine of their bouts, with co-captain and All-American Timothy Hagamen leading the charge. While Hagamen continued his consistent play, it was senior Daniel Sachs’ dramatic improvement that most impressed Brand. “Dan has improved significantly [since] last weekend,” Brand said. “I’m really happy that...

Author: By Loren Amor, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Judges Adjourned as Harvard Squads Earn Win | 12/8/2006 | See Source »

Lots of sportswear companiesbase their image on the classic all-American look (think Ralph Lauren and J. Crew), but only Brooks Brothers has the heritage to back up that blue-blooded claim. The firm's first store, then known as H. & D.H. Brooks & Co., was opened by Henry Sands Brooks in New York City 188 years ago. The retailer quickly became the place to go for off-the-rack suits, an early version of ready-to-wear. In 1850, when Brooks' sons took over the family business, they changed the name to Brooks Brothers, with the Golden Fleece...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Buttoned Up | 12/6/2006 | See Source »

...presence on the mat. However, his teammates apparently possess no fear of this gentle giant, often making him the target of team humor during practice. Ever since Ogunwole’s No. 6 finish at the NCAA championships last seasons, his opponents have continued to wonder where this current All-American hides that funny side in his strapping 285-lb. frame during a match.Ogunwole’s display of strength, versatility, and technique earned him first place in the 285-lb. weightclass at the 25th Annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas on Saturday, a victory that was even more satisfying...

Author: By Robert T. Hamlin, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: ‘Gentle Giant’ Leads Team | 12/6/2006 | See Source »

...Anene and De Beausset have both worked to bring about reform while at Harvard.Though their campaign slogan reads “Demand a Change,” the two have often taken different approaches in instituting reform.Anene, an Eliot resident who says he was an “all-American kid” in high school, was elected to the UC his freshman year.Hoping to finally extend dining hall hours, he spearheaded a phone survey of “hundreds of freshmen,” wrote a 20-page position paper about the issue, and met with administrators.Two years later...

Author: By Victoria B. Kabak and Shoshana S. Tell, CONTRIBUTING WRITERSS | Title: Anene Urges Diversity on Council | 12/4/2006 | See Source »

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