Word: passion
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...brought up by two remarkable women, my mother and my grandmother. And so I believe in the strength of women, and I've been very conscious for a long time of how we make sure women's voices are heard. It remains a passion of mine. I'm very interested to see how we can harness the goodwill and power of women in America and Europe to help women in the developing world...
...premiere of Leon Kirchner’s “The Forbidden,” and Robert Schumann’s “Piano Concerto in A Minor” with soloist Maurizio Pollini. The program was a unique combination of romanticism and contemporary styles, united by the passion running though each of the works. The concert opened with Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 6,” subtitled “Pathétique.” Having never seen Levine conduct, I was surprised to see him sit down to start the symphony...
...chose a good night to show off its attacking prowess. The highly anticipated game pitted the 2006 Ivy champs against a nationally-ranked Bears team coming off six straight victories, not to mention its 2007 league title. A fierce determination characterized the faces of every Harvard player, and the passion was visible throughout in the cold Providence air.As soon as Akpan scored, he went straight to the bench, and issued a loud rallying cry to his teammates. And they responded.After being thoroughly outplayed for the first portion of the match, the Crimson looked a different team once taking the lead...
...this weekend’s race, Radcliffe may turn to Lofgren, the team’s returning weapon. After taking last year off to devote herself fully to training for the Olympic squad, Lofgren finally returns to Cambridge to complete her senior year. Bringing experience, knowledge, and passion to the team, Lofgren will take the senior class to the next level.“I’m definitely older, I’ve been here longer,” Lofgren said. “From being at Radcliffe for that long, and then training this past year, the hours...
...start I was taken with the Harvard rowing program, it being the oldest intercollegiate program around …In high school growing up, my buddies and I knew all the guys on the Harvard varsity eight, because they were winning and sweeping everything.”His passion for the program remains strong to this day. Along with the proudly displayed shirts of defeated opponents—a rowing tradition—adorning his walls, Schreck has decorated his dorm with another nice touch. “I have more pictures of [Harvard coach Harry Parker] in my room...