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Claiming that a Harvard player had purposely covered the puck while it was in the crease, Gallagher instigated what has become a lost art form in collegiate hockey--the penalty shot. Thus Hamilton took his place alone at center ice and bore down on Prestifilippo while all eyes followed the play...

Author: By Rebecca A. Blaeser, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Yale Wins at Bright For First Time Ever | 11/17/1997 | See Source »

Unfortunately, Brown's new solo album, Forever, is unlikely to shift attention back to his music, mainly because it's simply a bore. Starting with the cliched title, Brown seems to see the record as an opportunity for image rehabilitation, not a chance to recapture some of his old musical magic. He devotes nearly half the 11 songs to crooning about home and family. Inspiring subjects to be sure, but Brown takes them beyond heartwarming into a realm only a spin doctor would love. She's All I Need is a heavy-handed affirmation of fidelity. The capper, though...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MUSIC: BOBBY BROWN: SPIN CONTROL | 11/10/1997 | See Source »

...watched coverage of the death of Diana with sadness, and although I am not religious, I wept watching the funeral of Mother Teresa. A billboard in Calcutta bore the apt legend: MOTHER, 1910-ETERNITY. I feel that Mother should have been accorded a special commemorative issue of her own, with her wonderful face on the cover. Both were great women, but Mother Teresa was truly a living saint. BONNY LUSTED Cape Town...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Oct. 13, 1997 | 10/13/1997 | See Source »

...feet. Hanley & Co. have already perfected the art of incorporating myriad tempos and styles--all deviating from the same rock standard, of course--into their musical output, but this album boasts few departures from the peppy pace set by "I Got Time." This is not to say GO! will bore or sound repetitive because within the charming, speed-laced tunes are some of the best variations Letters To Cleo have ever recorded...

Author: By Peter A. Hahn, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Dear Cleo: Keep Up the Good Work | 10/10/1997 | See Source »

...Huskies' early goals bore an eerie resemblance to a similar performance by the team during last year's contest. In that game, however, Harvard battled back, though eventually losing to UConn...

Author: By Katherine E. Wagner, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: UConn Devastates W. Soccer, 5-0 | 10/9/1997 | See Source »

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