Word: horning
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...Harvard sailing team held its own on the Charles River this past weekend, capturing a decisive victory at the Michael Horn Trophy. The trophy was the third and final regatta of the season on the Crimson’s home turf and proved to be one of its most successful matchups. Harvard’s team was also missing two of its key members in the Michael Horn Trophy: co-ed captain Kyle Kovacs and junior women’s captain Megan Watson were across the country in Seattle, competing in the ICSA Singlehanded Championships. Kovacs captured fourth place...
...From there, Harvard built a 25-21 lead and looked poised to go out to a 2-0 lead. But Penn fought back, and an error by Kocurek allowed the Quakers to within one at 26-25. Two Harvard kills, one by Trimble and one by sophomore Chelsea Ono Horn, got the Crimson back on track, and the squad soon found itself leading 29-27, one point away from clinching the second game.It was not to be, however, as Penn’s Kathryn Turner recorded three kills over the next six points and the Quakers stole an extended game...
...could effect change based on rectitude. During the cold war, our influence was directed to opposing the Soviet Union, regardless of the dictators we might back toward that end. Ruling élites have lost their moral compasses because they have been blinded in their quest for material wealth. David Horn, Oakland, Calif...
...receive boarding passes and climb a steep metal staircase to enter the plane. Flight attendants then run them through the safety procedures (schoolchildren get the extended lesson), serve them snacks and cold drinks and answer questions about how an aircraft works. (One pupil recently asked if there was a horn to tell the other planes to get out of the way in traffic.) In a nod to a more innocent time, passengers are free to visit the pilots in the cockpit. "We are fulfilling life wishes," says Gupta. "We want people to have a good time, to inspire them...
...instrument. The ukulele of “The Penalty” comes like a cleansing sorbet after the decadence of the previous songs. “Un Dernier Verre (Pour La Route)” begins simply, but Condon can’t resist indulging in his horns. Most of the record’s songs are waltzes; most feature the same full horn section, accordion, and Condon’s slow, bittersweet voice (think a higher-register Stephin Merritt). The effect isn’t unpleasant—but the album works best as background music. Some...