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...Farkes said. “Brendan also brings a certain swagger and attitude to our team that is as important as his contributions on the field. Not many of us really look at Brendan as a freshman because of the way he carries himself, always ready to crack a joke to loosen the team up or set the tone with his work ethic...
...thought, how humiliating,” Slavitt said. “This man is a living joke and doesn’t understand it.” He recalls attending Frankie Avalon movies and being disgusted by the profession...
...build institutional reform is little-by-little, step-by-step. Only three years ago, with the presidency of Paul A. Gusmorino ’02, did the council begin a reform which transformed it from a joke to a serious student advocacy group. It has gradually rebuilt its reputation and legitimacy. If it desires extra funding, it should have asked students for a modest increase—perhaps enough to account for inflation and a few, earmarked increases in services and grants. But this immense increase, which only recently appeared on the council scene publicly, is ill-conceived and sweeping...
...great existential threats of our time. In the next few years, finding a way to disarm North Korea while satisfying Kim's iron determination to secure the survival of his regime will continue to be a priority for Kim's neighbors and Washington. That's no joke. --By Michael Elliott
With gay couples only weeks away from legally marrying in the U.S. for the first time, it's easy to forget that only a decade ago, even domestic partnerships--which were, legally speaking, a joke--inflamed conservatives whenever they were suggested. Everyone, straight and gay, knew gay marriage itself was impossible...