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...opportunity of its Olympic reporting to counter all the overhyped expectations about how well the American athletes would do in Torino. Athletes from all over the world should be recognized for their achievements. To focus so much attention on U.S. athletes instead of recognizing the top individuals in each contest is rather narrow-minded. I find it only fitting that some of the prominent U.S. competitors underperformed. I would have preferred a little less cheering for your home team. Riku Reimaa Espoo, Finland Cinematic Mirror I have to disagree with your critic's assessment of the movie Crash - that "people...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Straight Shooter or Loose Cannon? | 3/16/2006 | See Source »

...game’s onset, Harvard was in complete control. Curtis led the charge, scoring the Crimson’s first three goals, on her way to five on the afternoon. The first goal of the day highlighted the momentum with which Harvard started the contest. Following a defensive stop, Curtis scooped up a ground ball and ran coast-to-coast. With no one close enough to contest the shot, she continued head-on towards Haldeman and flicked the ball into the net. Following an equalizer by UConn, the Crimson went on a 4-0 run to extend its lead...

Author: By Vincent R. Oletu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Crimson Narrowly Suffers First Home Loss | 3/16/2006 | See Source »

...winner of the pie-eating contest was Math X instructor and Eliot House non-resident tutor Jonathan M. Bloom ’04, who ate one pound, eight ounces from two pies...

Author: By Sam J Lin, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Fistfuls of Pie for Pi Enthusiasts on 3/14 | 3/15/2006 | See Source »

...event concluded as dozens of attendees enjoyed the uneaten pie left over at the end of the eating contest. Event-goers said they left yesterday with new appreciation...

Author: By Sam J Lin, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Fistfuls of Pie for Pi Enthusiasts on 3/14 | 3/15/2006 | See Source »

...talk a lot about,” Tarnoff says. “I think occasionally the Advocate may have this reputation as being cliquish or elitist, and the editors these days are trying to encourage people to look beyond that reputation.” Tarnoff points to the upcoming Contest Issue, which will not include any work by Advocate members, as a good opportunity to expand the magazine’s talent pool. The Contest Issue solicits submissions from non-Advocate folks and awards prizes in art, poetry, and prose. On a totally unrelated note, Tuesday Magazine just...

Author: By Leon Neyfakh, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Love myself better than you: the Advocate sticks with its own in spring issue | 3/15/2006 | See Source »

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