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...call shuttle travel impractical because of its cost and risk to life misses the point. Certainly, manned space flight is impractical. It was dangerous to first venture out at night. It was risky to climb the first mountain. It seemed impossible to sail across the ocean. We do these things not for practicality but for dreams. JEFF HEWITT Norfolk...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Mar. 3, 2003 | 3/3/2003 | See Source »

...moment of stunning authenticity, which roused a partisan audience--and a dozing press corps--at the end of a thoughtful, well-written drone. Poor Gephardt: put a microphone in front of him and he sounds like he's trying to climb the down escalator. He also has the coloring and demeanor of macaroni and cheese. Recently, he compared himself to a pair of old sneakers. This, believe it or not, is a strategy. In fact, it's probably a pretty smart strategy: Gephardt is attempting to fuse the two qualities that will be the most important in the coming presidential...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Defense of Macaroni and Cheese | 3/3/2003 | See Source »

...Oprah-esque tale and eccentricity stick in his students’ minds. He still reads slowly and has to budget ample time for grading student work. Even his movements occasionally give off the same rehearsed quality as his oral autobiography—every time he is about to climb a staircase, he spins around one full revolution. When asked what this accomplishes, Bolger says, “Oh, that. Yeah, I do a lot of funny things...

Author: By Rachel E. Dry, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Battle of the Bolger | 2/27/2003 | See Source »

...moment of stunning authenticity, which roused a partisan audience - and a dozing press corps - at the end of a thoughtful, well-written drone. Poor Gephardt: put a microphone in front of him and he sounds like he's trying to climb the down escalator. He also has the coloring and demeanor of macaroni and cheese. Recently, he compared himself to a pair of old sneakers. This, believe it or not, is a strategy. In fact, it's probably a pretty smart strategy: Gephardt is attempting to fuse the two qualities that will be the most important in the coming presidential...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Defense of Macaroni and Cheese | 2/24/2003 | See Source »

Harvard students should not be shriveled, pale creatures grunting for breath as they climb the steps of Widener; rather, they should bound energetically through the streets, head held high above well toned shoulders. Exercise is a vital part of any person’s well being; a nice long run or a few bench presses can effectively combat the stresses of academic life better than talk therapy or pints of Ben and Jerry’s. Houses must stop neglecting the health of their residents, and make it a priority...

Author: By Sophie Gonick, | Title: Improve House Athletic Facilities | 2/24/2003 | See Source »

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