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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...lives (social and academic) to doing something as maddeningly simple as moving a boat fast. We begin to understand--barely--what motivates some of our peers to subject themselves to three or four hours a day of training starting in September for a sport that culminates in a national championship lasting a mere six minutes...

Author: By Sujit Raman, | Title: Learning Life's Lessons on the Charles | 10/20/1998 | See Source »

...seems clear that rowing is not only about being the first to the line, but also about the very struggle of getting there--and engaging in that battle over self-will head-on. Almost as impressive as the world championship crew that flattens its opposition with finesse and power is the staggering novice boat, decidedly lacking in either trait, that perseveres with no prize...

Author: By Sujit Raman, | Title: Learning Life's Lessons on the Charles | 10/20/1998 | See Source »

...team will compete for the Hoyt Trophynext weekend, while the women's team competes atthe Coast Guard Academy for a chance to qualifyfor the Atlantic Coast Championship. The co-edteam already qualified for the tournament bywinning the Danmark Trophy two weekends...

Author: By David A. Roddenberry, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Sailing Teams Brave Elements Perform Well | 10/19/1998 | See Source »

...Friday the women's cross country team enjoyed near perfect racing weather for the New England Women's Championship, held on their home course at Franklin Park...

Author: By Haley Steele, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: W. C. Country Finishes Sixth at New Englands | 10/19/1998 | See Source »

Ever since Michael Jordan stripped Karl Malone of the basketball and raced off to his sixth championship title in June, fans have wondered whether Jordan would hit the hardwood for another season. But now, with NBA team owners and players locked in a bitter contract dispute, the question is whether anyone else will show up, either...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Greedheads of Basketball | 10/19/1998 | See Source »

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