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...breakup of the Soviet Union was bad news for its performing-arts institutions. Struggling to survive without government support, most are now heavily dependent on potentially lucrative international tours. So it seems churlish to say the historic Kirov Ballet, in New York City last week and soon to embark on a six-city national tour (Washington, Los Angeles and Seattle are among the upcoming destinations), is a disappointment. The Kirov nurtured George Balanchine, the greatest choreographer of modern times, as well as such stars as Pavlova, Nureyev, Baryshnikov and Makarova. In addition to their individual gifts, these dancers reflected...
...week, first years will have to spend themorning acing or bombing the notoriousQuantitative Reasoning Requirement Data Test.Students arrive to their assigned testinglocation, QRR Study Guides in hand, and get readyto embark on the long journey to "20," which isthe minimum score for passing the exam. Byachieving this feat, first-years avoid the nasty"QRA" course and are liberated from bell curvesand pie charts forever--unless they're intostatistics or are regular readers of USA Today...
...trust that, as dean, Lewis will realize that the Core has failed the College's students. with years of leadership ahead of him, Lewis can embark upon a new course towards broader education. We hope that he will have the courage to revolutionize the Core as part of this process...
Lewis' status as a faculty member is especially relevant because the College will embark next year on a review of its most central educational requirement--the Core...
When Jade's parents determine that she is old enough, they embark on a quest to find a proper Chinese man for her to marry. By the time the Li family's matchmaking escapades begin, we are throughly on Jade's side. The first of the eligible men is Andrew, a handsome Chinese lawyer who turns out himself to be less than interested. Jade agrees to the arrangement hoping only to appease her family so that they will let her pursue her acting career...