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...those with Nguyen’s background, even standing across the net from someone six inches taller—and, according to College Tennis Online, someone whose career record includes victories over Radek Stepanek and Vladmir Voltchkov—would be a daunting experience to say the least...
...going to find her spot on the team.”The Crimson will also receive help on the defensive end from Wheeler and Buesser, who is listed as a forward but will chip in on defense. Wheeler is one of several rookies coming from a multi-sport background, as she also played varsity lacrosse and field hockey at Lawrence Academy in Groton, Mass.“Wheeler, Buesser, and [Coskren] are very mature players,” Ryabkina says. “Sometimes you play with them and realize [you] just can’t cut through them...
...case has also brought to light town-gown tensions given Pring-Wilson’s Harvard affiliation and Colono’s working-class background...
...debut speech by Jonathan Evans, who became head of MI5 in April, would have excited interest simply for its rarity value. For most Britons, his Nov. 5 appearance provided their first glimpse of the 49-year-old career spy from an ordinary background (his grandfather was a bus driver) who had risen through the ranks first to serve as head of MI5's international terrorism section and then on to the agency...
...fitting with his background and approach to the issues, Seidel has well-formed views about development: he advocates high density construction around key areas like T stops and Mass...