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Rabbi William Lebeau gives the final eulogy of the day. He speaks of Jonathan's "joy" in teaching and, in a tacit reference to the murder, warns against cynicism and despair. Even God despaired, he says, when he decided to drown the world. It took Noah to prove that a human being could be a worthwhile invention...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE DEATH OF A TEACHER | 6/16/1997 | See Source »

...painful irony. The younger Buckley had long struggled to escape the label of "Tim's son." He had met his father only once, at age 8. Tim Buckley left home the year his son was born, a fact that may have fueled the melancholy, beauty and despair that swirled within Jeff's songs. In one of his own final acts of grace, Buckley said to a close friend, "Remember that I forgive my father, and I just have to move on." He seemed to be doing just that when he was pulled under...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MUSIC: IN A SAD STATE OF GRACE | 6/16/1997 | See Source »

...have the attitude of 'what have you done for me lately?,'" said co-captain Ted Shergalis. "We as a team don't emphasize the fall season. Crew is a nine-month sport so the fall is a chance to have fun and get back into shape. There was no despair in our hearts...

Author: By Keith S. Greenawalt, | Title: Lights Take HYPs; Heavies Persevere | 6/5/1997 | See Source »

...locals are better off now that famous people have painted over their graffiti. "A lot of politicians and bigwigs came by and did their thing," says Chuck. "Everybody looks for the quick, quick, quick story, but results happen over a long time." Rap fans, don't despair--Chuck will still kick out the jams in between missions...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: May 26, 1997 | 5/26/1997 | See Source »

...Kids, the blues can take your breath away. A report suggests that feelings of despair may predispose ASTHMA-afflicted children to an attack...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Notebook: May 12, 1997 | 5/12/1997 | See Source »

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