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What makes a pirate? Is it the cutlass, the distinctive tri-corner hat, or the swashbuckling disdain for authority? The pirates of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance”—which runs through May 2 at the Agassiz Theatre—share a radically different defining characteristic: profoundly patriotic monarchism. As they sing in the show, “With all our faults, we love our Queen.” Faults or no, the irresistible energy of the cast makes “The Pirates of Penzance?...

Author: By Adam T. Horn, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: HRG&SP's 'The Pirates of Penzance' Proves Arrrrr-esting | 4/20/2010 | See Source »

...show may not charm all equally. Gilbert and Sullivan’s humor is invested in pun and wordplay, a mixture of high-brow and slapstick that may stray too far in either direction for some. The sheer length of the play means the performers are up against the task of sustaining a frenetic pace set by the vigor of Mabel and the Major-General’s introductions. Yet, the constant introduction of new characters and the performers’ unfailing energy generally meet that challenge...

Author: By Adam T. Horn, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: HRG&SP's 'The Pirates of Penzance' Proves Arrrrr-esting | 4/20/2010 | See Source »

Despite the increased demand, Rankin said that OSAPR does not plan on hiring any new staff, though she said the Office’s educational specialist may have to deal with a larger percentage of victim services cases...

Author: By Melody Y. Hu and Eric P. Newcomer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: OSAPR To Receive University Funding | 4/20/2010 | See Source »

...Unlike the College, some of the professional schools haven’t handled a student to student sexual misconduct case in years. One benefit to the expansion of services is that OSAPR can offer assistance in updating policies or procedures that may need to be reviewed,” Rankin said...

Author: By Melody Y. Hu and Eric P. Newcomer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: OSAPR To Receive University Funding | 4/20/2010 | See Source »

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Author: By Thomas J. Snyder, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Into the Woods | 4/20/2010 | See Source »

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