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...know we can find, there, some fundamental aspects of our nation’s character. War, I believe, is an act of self-definition. It reveals not only what a country is, but also what it hopes to be. I learned this in class—in "The American Revolution," "The American Civil War," "Art and Thought of the Cold War," and "War and Ideas in America...

Author: By Emily C. Graff | Title: On the History and Literature of America | 5/27/2010 | See Source »

...Henry Pelham back in America or Norman Mailer’s The Naked and the Dead. As I read these things, I learned something about reading the literature of war (or really, any reading): It is an act of self-validation. I didn’t live through the American Revolution or World War II. But I have seen things I did not want to see, and I have been confused, and afraid...

Author: By Emily C. Graff | Title: On the History and Literature of America | 5/27/2010 | See Source »

Dempsey’s role was particularly crucial given that the offense lost four senior forwards to graduation following the 2009 season, and the defense lost All-American senior goaltender Christina Kessler to injury in January, opening the ice for new players with less experience...

Author: By B. marjorie Gullick, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: FEMALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR RUNNER-UP: Dempsey Steps Up in First Year | 5/27/2010 | See Source »

Baskind’s decision came as pleasant news for Miller, who was familiar with Baskind’s days at Framingham High School, where the 5’3” midfielder was twice named an All-American in lacrosse and was considered by some as the top lacrosse recruit from the Bay State...

Author: By Martin Kessler, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: FEMALE BREAKOUT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Baskind Dominates New Territory | 5/27/2010 | See Source »

...accolades that have come with that record have been many—three-time All-American, four-time EIWA finalist, two-time Ivy Wrestler of the Year, and the list goes on. But despite his impressive list of accomplishments, it is the captain’s character and leadership that elevate him to truly elite status...

Author: By Scott A. Sherman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: O'Connor Caps Career with Perfect Season | 5/27/2010 | See Source »

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