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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...idea of "no free speech for murderers" is flawed on a second count. It conceives of speech as a one-sided activity which is granted or denied an individual on the basis of his actions. But speech is an interactive endeavor, involving both speaker and listener. And by denying a speaker the opportunity to be heard, we do injustice to those who wish to hear his or her point of view...
Sutton showed outstanding control and location with his fastball, curve, and slider, getting Jumbo batters to make futile stabs at pitches on the border of the strike zone. Rarely did he fall behind in the count, never giving up a walk...
...innings of pitching, Beal often found himself behind in the count, though he allowed only three walks. Horgan met with even less success, as he threw nine consecutive balls before finding the strike zone...
Dartmouth also decided yesterday to permit three of the 10 students suspended last Thursday by the Committee on Standards to attend classes and live on campus while their appeal is being reviewed. But "they will not be allowed to register or count any course credits towards graduation unless the appeal goes their way," Dicovitsky said...
...drift out as the meeting stretched on past midnight. By the time the final vote on the entire $24,000 Grants Budget was about to be made, various council members near me had commented that they did not believe a quorum existed. Despite this no member called for a count of the membership present. As Chairman Brian Offut was about to call the vote, I called "Quorum" and was immediately hissed. Although I persisted, Offut attempted to ignore me, at one point saying: "There seems to be a ringing in my ears." When he finally recognized me he angrily requested...