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...from perfect. Even though the tests were standardized, they consist basically of what investigators call "self-reports," which are more susceptible to social pressure than, say, viral-antibody counts. It's also easier to talk about being "stressed out" in today's pop-psychology culture than it was when Dwight Eisenhower was President. Yet Twenge's conclusions echo the concerns of many parents, teachers and pediatricians. "I think children are more anxious," says Dr. Thomas McInerny, professor of pediatrics at the University of Rochester. "Clinicians, pediatricians, psychologists--we're all seeing more...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Stressed-Out Kids | 12/25/2000 | See Source »

...Democrats defected to the winning team. One of them, State Rep. Dwight Stansel, said his district's constituents, who went for Bush, were his conscience on this one. "If you don't listen to them, you'll be home," he said. "And somebody else will be listening to them." The other, Rep. Will Kendrick, said he voted with the Republicans to "do the right thing for the people we represent...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Florida Legislature Halfway to History | 12/12/2000 | See Source »

Nonetheless, members of the University community were surprised when Conant resigned on Jan. 12, 1953 to accept President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower's offer to become the U.S. High Commissioner to Germany...

Author: By Warren Adler and Catherine E. Shoichet, CONTRIBUTING WRITERSS | Title: Now & Then: The Selection of Rudenstine's Successor Bears Many Similarities to the Pusey Search | 12/5/2000 | See Source »

Sixteen years later, Yale captured the first official Ivy League championship with a 42-14 victory over Harvard and Republican Dwight Eisenhower was re-elected president...

Author: By Susan J. Marshall, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Presidential Contest Spurs Rivalry | 11/20/2000 | See Source »

Across the pond at Old Trafford, United relies on David Beckham and Ryan Giggs to carry the ball up the wings and provide service to Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke. Here at Ohiri Field, the Crimson too relies on outside midfielders Orly Ripmaster and Caitlin Fisher to work the wings and knock balls into the box where Joey Yenne and Ashley Mattison of late have made a habit of finishing...

Author: By Jared R. Small, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Early Crosses Keys W. Soccer's Postseason Attack | 11/15/2000 | See Source »

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