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...greater than themselves." And, in a graduation speech at Johns Hopkins University: "I wish for you the discovery that while the pleasures and vanities of youth prove ephemeral, something better can endure until our last moment on earth. And that is the love we give and the honor we earn when we sacrifice with others for a cause greater than our self-interest...

Author: By Hugh P. Liebert, | Title: McCain's Moral Equivalent of War | 3/8/2000 | See Source »

Highlighting the tournament was co-captain Joey Killar (165 pounds), the reigning EIWA champion. With his first place finish this weekend, Killar became the second grappler in Crimson history to earn two consecutive EIWA championships. Dustin DeNunzio '99 became the first to do so last season...

Author: By Jodie L. Pearl, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Wrestling Pins Fourth Place at EIWAs | 3/7/2000 | See Source »

Union defeated Brown 4-2 in Providence, R.I., on Saturday to finish 10th and to earn the right to face No. 7 St. Lawrence in the first round...

Author: By Michael R. Volonnino, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Hockey Splits Homestand | 3/6/2000 | See Source »

...presidential candidate firmly committed to the plausible ideal of universal health coverage. Beyond health care, Bradley has not wavered from his promise of campaign finance reform and has had a relatively clean record when it comes to fundraising. In education, he has vowed to forgive loans for students who earn teaching certification and plan to work in poor schools. This is a promising way of addressing the current teacher shortage and indicates that Bradley is in tune with the single greatest crisis facing American public education...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, | Title: Vote Bradley, McCain in Mass. | 3/6/2000 | See Source »

...Today it is relatively easy to find love online, and the sheer quantity of prospects would absolutely thrill the 19th century suitor. But will the cybermarriages last just because both parties like country music? Human compatibility is more complex. In the 19th century, a suitor had to earn his way into a parlor by showing he was worthy. There had to be evidence of success and proper living. You couldn't "fake it until you make it." No spin: people knew you. The classic question from long ago still applies: Is this the person you want to be with during...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Mar. 6, 2000 | 3/6/2000 | See Source »

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