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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Pure grit and determination will not be enough to carry the somewhat average core of Skating Dutchmen in to the postseason for the second straight year. Head Coach Kevin Sneddon '92 returns eight veteran seniors with "not a lot of talent but who come to play every day." What Union (8-24-1, 6-14-1 10th) lacks in skill, it makes up for it with leadership for the youngsters on the roster...

Author: By Jennie L. Sullivan and Michael R. Volonnino, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Around the ECAC: Big Red Loom Large This Year | 11/3/2000 | See Source »

With the score knotted at 1-1, each team seemed determined to gain the upper hand. Each time Lobach displayed his grit by elevating to gain control of Moss' booming punts, Lavin countered with an equally gutsy willingness to engage in physical contact...

Author: By Jared R. Small, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Kelly Scores Game-Winner for M. Soccer | 10/16/2000 | See Source »

...underwritten screenplay, which is really nothing more than a pedestrian serial killer thriller at heart. Yet so much of Tarsem's imagery - such as the first haunting glimpses of Lopez as a seductive slave to subconscious - leaves an indelible impression on the mind. He may not capture the artistic grit of Seven or the psychological intensity of Silence of the Lambs (the two films he's most obviously trying to emulate), but his roller-coaster ride through a psychedelic dream world demands to be experienced. The Cell may not be a great film, but in a summer of hand-groomed...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Movie Warp Up: A Review of Summer 2000 | 9/22/2000 | See Source »

Thanks to Stewart's leadership and grit, however, the Crimson has taken one large step towards defending its title...

Author: By Brian E. Fallon, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Athlete of the Week: Meredith Stewart '01 | 9/19/2000 | See Source »

...sojourned for a time with many other expressions of faith. My Mennonite, evangelical, reformed Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Quaker heart is warmed by Gore's selection of Lieberman. The integration of Lieberman's beliefs into his life sets a high standard of spiritual practice. Gore's choice exemplifies grace with grit. DORIS LIECHTY LORA Los Angeles...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Sep. 11, 2000 | 9/11/2000 | See Source »

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