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Fong also mentioned that, "You're only Asian because you think you are!" That's an awesome mindset, but realistically, it is far more complicated. There are obstacles like prejudice that are still rampant on the planet and especially within the United States, obstacles that overwhelm even the best of us. Nevertheless, I suggest that Fong try mingling with Asian people; he'll realize that they are not so strange...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Letters | 3/19/2001 | See Source »

...When asked about vouchers Tuesday, Senator Edward Kennedy, Democrat of Massachusetts, chose to accentuate the positive. "We have differences in that area, but the areas where we are in agreement are substantial and can make a very important difference." Paris agrees that concord could at last be poised to overwhelm conflict, and cites what may be an inadvertent partnership during the past three administrations as a sign of progress. "There has been a gradual consensus building over the past 10 years: Clinton's education package picked up on pieces of George Bush's plan, and now George W. Bush...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Will Vouchers Rise Up and Sink Bush's Education Reform Plan? | 3/5/2001 | See Source »

Junior co-captain Jennifer Botterill recorded a hat trick in each of the games this weekend to spearhead a Harvard attack that used late rallies to overwhelm its opponents...

Author: By Nicolas O. Jimenez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Botterill, W. Hockey Rallies Late to Beat Friars, Huskies | 1/17/2001 | See Source »

...usually make me laugh. Eminem might as well have "caveat emptor" tattooed on his forehead; any album that starts with "I'm Slim Shady and I'm going to kill you" should be taken with a heavy dose of salt - let's just hope that that bitterness doesn't overwhelm the next...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Sampler's Favorite Music of 2000 | 1/12/2001 | See Source »

...really tried to use all four lines in the third period," Flanagan said. "In the locker room we talked about going with short shifts and sticking with that until the end of the game. We really wanted to overwhelm Harvard physically and tire them out. And it helps that our goaltender is like an extra defenseman...

Author: By Zevi M. Gutfreund, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Zevi Metal: W. Hockey's Best Effort Not Enough | 1/8/2001 | See Source »

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