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...opportunity to question her, Fergusson said. Overseer Helen M. Blau said the discussion focused on “what Harvard needs,” but she declined to go into specifics. The conversation with Faust lasted about 45 minutes, and Faust then left the room. After a brief deliberation period, the Overseers unanimously approved Faust’s appointment. “When she came back in, everybody stood up and applauded,” Fergusson said, noting that they “shared champagne and raised a glass in her honor.” Exiting Loeb House after...
...brief interview after the conference, Crimson reporters ask the lofty president-elect how tall she is. "I'm 5-11, and don't ask me how much I weigh," she answers...
...brief question-and-answer session following the performance, the vice abbot of the monks explained that the practice of throat singing was actually developed to intentionally and necessarily obfuscate the words of the liturgical texts performed...
...brief, confetti-filled moment this summer, Italy had regained its rightful place atop the world of soccer. With stingy defense, elegant passing and icy shootout nerves - oh yes, and the little matter of French star Zinedine Zidane's timely late championship game headbutt (and ejection) - Italy's national team won its first World Cup since 1982. To a country that follows the sport of calcio more like popular religion than just a national pastime, it seemed like a sign from the gods...
...Good,” I thought. “If she’s still here, then I’ll be fine for my flight.”That would have been great, except for the fact that she had missed hers. We exchanged a few brief words before I got in the check-in line. After checking my luggage and receiving my boarding pass, I got to security. It was getting closer and closer to the moment of truth.5:35…5:40…5:45…Finally, as the final boarding calls...