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Earlier this century, the residents, masters and tutors worked together to give each house a distinct character. While the basic House structure persists, and each House maintains some spirit and sense of uniqueness, there has been a gradual temperament of the vigor President A. Lawrence Lowell, class of 1877, envisioned...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Advice for Cornell | 10/29/1998 | See Source »

...despite each others' accusations to thecontrary, the second half of last night's debateshowed that both candidates had distinct positionson key issues such as education and taxation...

Author: By Marc J. Ambinder, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Fiery Debate Caps End of Ugly Governor's Race | 10/27/1998 | See Source »

...pays tribute to its Chicano roots but emphasizes Latino solidarity. We, the members of Harvard-Radcliffe RAZA, determined to define our Mexican and Latino roots in the American political and social context, identify ourselves as Chicanos; asserting our individuality, we also declare our conviction that we are unique and distinct as a group and a people. From this collective realization, our aspirations originate. We wish to promote the objectives of Chicanos throughout the entire world, most especially at Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges. We encourage Harvard and Radcliffe to provide greater opportunities to all Chicano and Latino students as well...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Constitutional Strength | 10/19/1998 | See Source »

...many ways it is an old-fashioned cop show, with crude plots and characterizations--but this actually makes it a pleasure to watch since it provides a B-movie charge and doesn't require the viewer to care about anyone's alcoholism or love life. What makes Martial Law distinct though is its intricate, speed-of-light action sequences and its humor, and these both derive from the talents of Hung, who has been a star of comedy-action films in Hong Kong since the 1970s. The result is a series that will win no Emmys but is highly entertaining...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Television: Mean Unlean Machine | 10/19/1998 | See Source »

...almost 69 minute album of 23 mixed songs is divided into only five tracks; even the boundaries between the tracks are not at all distinct. It should be listened to in its entirety as it's pretty much non-stop mad beats from start to finish. The themes introduced at the end of the first track continue into the second as the familiar vocals blend with a prominently repeated bass riff. A few minutes later, the mix takes on a retro feel while incorporating samples from Kenny Dope, Badder Than Evil and Unique 3. This sound--which mixes several samples...

Author: By Benjamin A. Teply, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Turning Beats To Bucks: 'Work' Well Worth the Labor | 10/9/1998 | See Source »

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