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...defense systems but neglected to address the simple fact that the M16 and M4 rifles we issue our soldiers do not function well in the sandy or dusty conditions of Iraq and Afghanistan. As such, we call upon Carter and his colleagues to re-assess the strategic situation at hand and adjust our weapons procurement policy to the reality of the present day. Finally, we are also appreciative of the fact that Carter’s appointment to the top spot at the Pentagon’s procurement division breaks a long-standing tradition of appointing former defense industry executives...
...challenge. And all those little things together, add up and make the difference. It’s not just luck.”ECAC CHAMPIONSHIPSDespite sending its top swimmers to Ivies, the Crimson walked away from the ECAC Championships victorious as well.Sophomore Holly Furman had a hand in four wins on the weekend, taking the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle while anchoring both medley relay teams.Classmate Anne Taylor was named Diver of the Meet after sweeping the diving events, while freshman Jessica Stanchfield was runner-up in both.Harvard entered Sunday’s competition just 1.5 points ahead...
...half. “Our entire defensive unit played extremely well,” Sapia said. “We had a good game plan and they executed it perfectly.” In the second period, the Crimson stretched the lead to 5-1. Gibbons had a hand in each goal, scoring one and assisting freshman Kevin Vaughn on another. Vaughn’s goal was the first of his collegiate career. At halftime, Harvard held a commanding lead in shots, 18-6, and ground balls, 17-10, while winning the turnover battle, 7-10. Any hopes...
...Berry said. “We knew we had to stay composed and play the way that we can. Once we calmed down and started playing our game, it went well.”Although both teams exchanged leads in the first half, with Cornell holding the upper hand four times compared to the Crimson’s three, the Big Red refused to let go of its halftime advantage. Starting the second half, Cornell’s Shanna Scarselletta took a layup to expand the Big Red’s lead, 33-25. Harvard responded a minute later with...
...power play, launching Harvard to victory. “[Rogers] has been excellent for us,” Donato said. “I think he has really carried the load offensively and he has been a great face-off guy for us and his play goes hand-in-hand with the team’s recent uptake in performance. Dougie is a big part of our team, and so when he plays well, we obviously play better.” Receiving the recognition as “first star” against Princeton, Rogers was impressive in making critical...