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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Talking to someone who doesn't share childhood memories can make even a college student feel old. But seniors, take heart from administrators: it's possible to grow older gracefully. Dean of Freshmen Elizabeth Studley Nathans says she didn't join in most of the signature moments of the '80s childhood...

Author: By Adam A. Sofen, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Songs of Innocence: Cultural Memories that First-years Just Can't Remember | 9/24/1999 | See Source »

Since her characters grow a year older in each book, Rowling says that certain unavoidable changes are in store for them and the readers. A hint of what's ahead appears in The Prisoner of Azkaban, when Harry notices Cho Chang, the only girl on the Ravenclaw Quidditch team. "She was shorter than Harry by about a head, and Harry couldn't help noticing, nervous as he was, that she was extremely pretty. She smiled at Harry as the teams faced each other behind their captains, and he felt a slight lurch in the region of his stomach that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Wild About Harry Potter | 9/20/1999 | See Source »

...Caring for our parents as they grow old is a task for which no one is prepared. We learn on the spot." SUZANNE P. HIATT Fairfield, Conn...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Sep. 20, 1999 | 9/20/1999 | See Source »

Salzberg says that as the high tech industry continues to grow in the West, the demand for job candidates with the right skills has started to override the significance of a prestigious college education, even at Harvard...

Author: By Scott A. Resnick, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Putting Harvard on the Map | 9/17/1999 | See Source »

...Harvard is going to challenge for the Ivy League crown this year, the "youthful" offensive line will need to grow up in a hurry...

Author: By Michael R. Volonnino, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Young, Talented Offensive Line Faces Doubters | 9/17/1999 | See Source »

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