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...believe that Iraqis don't like terrorists, either," he said. "Right now in Anbar, the focus is on us-the occupying army. If we weren't there, my guess is the local Sunni insurgents would quickly turn against the al-Qaeda terrorists, many of whom are foreigners, and kick them out." That sounded like wishful thinking. I told Webb that most top military strategists-even those appalled by the Bush Administration's feckless prosecution of the war-didn't think his strategy would work, that Iraq would fall into chaos without American troops...
...excitement to kick off the Ivy League season, the Harvard women’s soccer team somehow managed to look past one of the nation’s top teams. The Crimson (0-6-1) played a sluggish, unfocused first half en route to a 2-0 loss at No. 14 Boston University (BU) and the embarrassment of entering its league schedule without a win. It took only four minutes for the Terriers (6-2-1) to jump out to a 1-0 lead, as senior Paula Moniz sent a cross into the Harvard box and found freshman Emily Pallotta...
...this point last year, the Harvard women’s volleyball team was preparing to defend its first-ever Ivy League title. Little did the Crimson expect the season that followed. After capturing the Harvard Invitational title to kick off the year, the young squad managed only one more victory the rest of the way, failing to win a single league match. The 2006 team retains the youthful tinge of last year, featuring five rookies and three sophomores. But having graduated only one player from last year’s roster, the Crimson (2-5) is more experienced and grittier...
...come from behind. It made our task greater.”Even with diminished energy, Harvard was able to protect its own goal until halftime. The Crimson was helped in part by some spectacular saves by sophomore goalie Adam Hahn and the defenders against two consecutive Catamount corner kicks.“At halftime we had some readjustments to make,” Kerr said. “Some words with the team in terms of understanding that a little more effort was needed and composure around the goal.”Vermont’s high-energy play...
...Rand, like, totally change your life too? Meet other anti-altruistic spirits at the Harvard Objectivist Club’s kick-off event, featuring a lecture entitled “The Fountainhead and the Spirit of Youth.” The illustrious B. John Bayer will speak...