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This is the first part in a series of columns analyzing the current climate of college soccer—its role in the development of the sport in America, its drawbacks and limitations, and the future of the game amidst a growing trend towards youth professional development...
...practicing homosexual prostitution in his youth—a warning sign in Athens of tyranny—he portrays an “anti-Athens” of hollow zones and derelict buildings that “lurks still in the city’s crevices” amidst “unbridled appetites and animal passions”—waiting “like the abysmal Charybdis to swallow Athens down.” It’s still eerie to modern ears, for though New York’s skyline may stand mostly intact, 143 stalled...
...Amidst the confusion, some thesis writers remain nervous that they will not receive J-Term housing...
...political and cultural inspiration for the work are helpful for deciphering the monumental exhibition, although it is not necessary to have this background in order to appreciate the art. Foreknowledge or none, Ortega’s pieces are deeply self-reflective and display a striking understanding of human nature. Amidst all the larger than life installations, it is this empathy that shines through most clearly...
...early in the year can be very hit or miss.” Smiling as he corrects himself, he adds, “But this one’s not a miss. It’s a hit.” Wary of the complications of scheduling rehearsals amidst classes, extracurriculars, and other auditions, the cast convened at the house of producer Megan M. Savage ’10 for a few days in August to discuss the show and learn the music. The title of the show is taken from a song in “Sunday...