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Presumably the NCAA, the governing body of U.S. intercollegiate athletics, prides itself on the emphasis of student in the student-athlete, with advertising campaigns, graduation rate statistics, and online guides. However, in practicality they go directly against those practices. Widely seen Final Four tournament television coverage is frequently given to stars who will be packing their bags after just one season. This spotlight makes it blaringly clear how little value is put on being a student, when in these cases only one quarter of the college commitment is finished. These “students” send the message...
...third and final video, "Gift Exchange," shows Harvard and Brown exchanging gifts. In true Harvard fashion, Harvard gives Brown a framed picture of himself, and Brown retaliates by giving Harvard a t-shirt reading, "Harvard. Because not everyone can get into Brown." Cute. Also, we've never heard that one before...
...final doubles match, despite being down early, sophomore Alistair Felton and freshman Andy Nguyen rallied to tie the set up at 7-7. The combo went on to win the tiebreak, completing the sweep for Harvard...
...Bearcats tied at 3-3, all eyes turned to the decisive No. 4 singles match. Felton won the first set for Harvard at 6-4. But Arnav Jain bounced back, winning the second set 6-3, and Felton could not recover his momentum, falling in a gritty final...
...match served as a final tune-up for the squad, which commences Ivy League play against Columbia on Friday...