Word: down-to-earth
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...private schooling. Yet, there are also many members who fall into socioeconomic brackets closer to the middle. Many final clubs provide financial aid for members who qualify. Furthermore, it is hasty to write off all club members as spoiled boys—many of them are as down-to-earth as their non-club counterparts. One final club president told me recently that he plans for his club to undertake community service projects this year...
...unhelpful. She would be the first to point out that she has yet to make a recording or grace the European opera stages that forged Sutherland's fame. But in the budding boldness of her bel canto one can already sense a magical symmetry forming-of another down-to-earth spirit allied to a heavenly voice...
...rare in the fashion industry. He went to Cambodia and Thailand, practicing Buddhism and yoga, and finding himself.After his hiatus, Bartlett stepped back into the industry with a small collection shown at the Harvard Club of New York. Since then, he’s become a more down-to-earth designer, offering clothes that are classic and sensible, while still being edgy. “I can’t say the word is more ‘commercial’ but it’s definitely more approachable,” said Jim Moore, creative director of GQ Magazine...
...Register poll had him beating Clinton 30% to 26%. They liked him a few weeks ago when, according to Yepsen, more than 800 Iowans showed up for a John Edwards book signing. "He's just a great fit for this state," says Yepsen. "He's low-key, down-to-earth, a nice...
...perfect teammate in Matt Sundquist. As far as we know, Matt smiles more than anyone else at Harvard; he can’t seem to help this outward manifestation of his optimistic, never-say-never attitude. Meeting him for the first time is a completely disarming experience. Down-to-earth and relaxed, he effortlessly transitions conversation from Smash Brothers to Kantian ethics. Talk to any one of his freshmen peer advisees, and they will tell you how compassionate he is; talk to anyone on his Dorm Crew team, and they will tell you how much he motivates his peers. Talk...