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Dates: during 1980-1989
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"The flags definitely added to the character of Mather," said Robert D. Barnes '88-'89, the treasurer of the House Council. "It's hard for me to believe that any Mather student would do such a thing to his own house." He said there were no suspect in the theft...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 5 Mather House Flags Filched | 2/29/1988 | See Source »

He said that wealth and authority, however,only expose people's true inner character. "Powerdoes not corrupt, and money does not corrupt, itunmasks," Blades said. "Whether you're poor orrich if you don't have a solid spiritualbackground you'll become corrupted."

Author: By Melanie R. Williams, | Title: Cultural Rhythms Event Celebrates Ethnic Pride | 2/29/1988 | See Source »

Frank has admitted that Candy Mountain contains a lot of autobiographical material based on his experiences in New York and later as a near-recluse in Canada. I can't help suspecting that he sees himself in the character of Elmore Silk, escaping from a cynical entertainment world--which the...

Author: By Will Meyerhofer, | Title: Candy Molehill | 2/26/1988 | See Source »

If the acting in the movie seems stiff and wooden, it is because the characters are being asked to play paradigms rather than people. Each character typifies a different ideology, so the movie becomes as heavily symbolic as a Brecht musical. The actors slog through the transition from hyper-realstic...

Author: By Aline Brosh, | Title: Sophomore Slump | 2/26/1988 | See Source »

This year's no exception. Blackstone's Barb Dwyer, with Wicked-Wanda breasts and sinister snarl, is a formidable presence. Jason Tomarken, as Denuar, knows he's playing a stock character and plays with enthusiasn. But Michael Starr, as the billionaire's sixth wife, Libby Doe, turns in a-dare...

Author: By Michael D. Nolan, | Title: Medicine Ball | 2/24/1988 | See Source »

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