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That’s Bode in his room, locked into his medical reading. His focus is impeccable even though he can barely fit into the generic wooden dorm chair...

Author: By William B. Hauser, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Odd Couple Carries Wrestling | 3/2/2005 | See Source »

...United States economy out of its slump. Of course, once the economy was growing at a fast rate, the government would be collecting more money in taxes that it could then use to either pay down its national debt or invade Iran or Syria, as our President sees fit...

Author: By Ashish Agrawal, | Title: A Modest Temperature Increase | 3/1/2005 | See Source »

...Sadly, the Catalan Atlas, like many of the other maps shrunk down to fit the pages of this book, is so intricate and large that much of its detail is incomprehensible, even with the help of a magnifying glass and a Latin dictionary. Another frustration is that many of the maps' most eye-catching details go unexplained because Nebenzahl's commentary focuses primarily on the historical context. But perhaps this failing is fitting. Presented like this, with their mysteries intact, the maps become, once again, invitations to further explorations. They beckon us into the shadowy waters of the past...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Lure Of the Unknown | 2/28/2005 | See Source »

...strangely likeable characters of the lecherous Governor and the greedy but debonair ship-lender were both played by Jonas A. Budris ’06, who not only has a fine voice, but fit well into his tuxedo and top hat. The comically quirky Old Lady was pleasantly played by Kathy D. Gerlach ’07. Despite the program’s description of the Old Lady, Gerlach certainly did not move like an old lady, and her sultry songs and fantastic tales of losing a buttock were very amusing. Gerlach played the part well, and her strong voice...

Author: By Yan Zhao, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Candide Cast Brings Postmodern Tale to Life | 2/28/2005 | See Source »

...jewelry will best accessorize the outfit. And now, just over 24 hours before she is to appear on stage, she and her fellow contestants learn that the promised rehearsal room is not available. Worse still, the pageant organizer admits that the official hair stylist may not be able to fit everyone in. Chitombo rolls her eyes and makes a snap decision: she'll travel 25 km to her home village and collect $40 from her mom to pay for a killer coiffure. Such travails might put off more pampered competitors, but Chitombo is just happy to be here...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Pageant With a Purpose | 2/27/2005 | See Source »

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