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Scientists don't know how large the Asian carp population would need to get before it becomes self-sustaining and morphs from nuisance into true threat. And some doubt the fish will ever make it into the lakes, given their need to spawn in long, fast-flowing rivers like the Illinois. "It might be 20 to 25 years before they really establish themselves," says Duane Chapman, a research fish biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. "We don't know for sure that we'll have any problems to speak...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Asian Carp in the Great Lakes? This Means War! | 2/9/2010 | See Source »

Although he did not speak in favor of changing the city’s charter to, he recommended "subtle changes to help the Council to come to a conclusion in a fast, swift, and more urgent...

Author: By Rediet T. Abebe, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: City Fails To Elect Mayor for Sixth Time | 2/9/2010 | See Source »

...narrator disillusioned with his own race. The novel gives a glimpse of the incredible emotional devastation that makes “Senselessness” such a disconcerting story of a man losing grip with his humanity, and it hints at Moya’s humor, with its fast-paced murder scheme that evokes the satirical comedy of Voltaire’s “Candide.” But more than a revelation of how developed Moya’s work would become, “Dance with Snakes” is a provocative take on what happens when...

Author: By Denise J. Xu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Moya Struggles to Charm in 'Snakes' | 2/9/2010 | See Source »

Despite faster skaters and more scoring opportunities, Harvard couldn’t find the back of the net for almost the entire first period, and the Bulldogs generated just enough fast-break opportunities to give the Crimson a scare. Were it not for the strong play of Harvard’s defense and freshman goaltender Laura Bellamy, the game might have taken a different turn...

Author: By Christina C. Mcclintock, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Women's Hockey Holds On For 4-3 Senior Day Win Over Yale | 2/8/2010 | See Source »

...were very effective compressing and getting a fast break in the game,” Farrar said. “Villanova had trouble swimming...

Author: By Alex Sopko, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Water Polo Dominates Home Slate, Starts Season Unbeaten | 2/8/2010 | See Source »

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