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...That was a huge deal. He was also the first All-American player in our school for 10 years, and he was the first player to make Team Illinois.”Realizing the potential behind what had been an unconventional backyard hobby, Duboe sought to continue pursuing his newfound passion into college—a prospect that would have been nothing short of questionable a few years prior. “Going to play college lacrosse was definitely what you’d call a pipe dream when I was just two or three years [into the game...
...found in the album’s closer, “Red Elephant,” which isn’t a Sunny Day Real Estate cover, but does have a very cool bass hum that makes its punctuated guitar riffs sound even spikier. Occasionally, the Ruffians’ newfound warmth betrays them. “I Need a Life” suffers from a lack of bite: the bass doesn’t thump hard enough and the guitar isn’t distorted enough to give this simple, swinging song a real feel. Plus the chant kind...
...your newfound Christianity-and turn to religious writing-affected your book sales? -Dan Karns, Denver, Colo.Book sales are a situation where you find out things over time. As far as I know, Christ the Lord has done very well-perhaps even better than the last two Vampires novels. I don't think there has been any effect. It has been a fairly smooth transition...
...Many attribute the OAS's newfound effectiveness to its current Secretary General, former Chilean Foreign Minister Jose Miguel Insulza - a moderate socialist and veteran political operative nicknamed El Panzer for his tank-like drive. His 2005 election to a five-year term as OAS chief gained him Latin street cred, because he was the first candidate in the history of the organization elected without U.S. backing. (The U.S. eventually accepted him as Secretary General after dropping its bid to seat a more conservative Mexican nominee.) Insulza gained further credibility as an impartial broker last year when Chavez, widely regarded...
...freshmen eager to enjoy their newfound freedom, an adult in the dorm is just plain inconvenient. Proctors seem to leave their perpetually non-advisory, invisible state only to break up the seldom freshman room party. But rest assured, soon-to-be-upperclassmen: though your housing may get worse, the variety of active house tutors is something to look forward to. Unlike freshman proctors, house tutors all across campus work hard towards creating a sense of community beyond entryway dinners and a weekly study break. “You’re here to bring your interests to the community...