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Howe said the attempt to portray Vellucci as a more "progressive" candidate would not work. "I have substantive issues to stand on," she said. She also criticized Vellucci's State House attendance record...

Author: By Arnold M. Zipper, | Title: Incumbents Plan for Campaign of Two Cities | 4/19/1988 | See Source »

Another alternative is the fraternities. These organizations--which include Zeta Psi and Alpha Delta Phi--portray themselves as small, quiet fraternities with deep historic roots. All say they are not drinking clubs or business networks--descriptions often used to characterize the final clubs. "Their exclusive activities are what we don't want," says Zeta Psi pledge Daniel Ramos '91 of the clubs. "Our activities will be open to everyone...

Author: By Ross G. Forman, | Title: Going Greek: Frats Seek Harvard Foothold | 4/14/1988 | See Source »

...Jackson slowly moderates his rhetoric, there is a tendency to portray him as merely a flamboyant heir to Hubert Humphrey's free-spending domestic liberalism. There is truth to this contention, but there is also a clear parallel to another political leader: Ronald Reagan...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Taking Jesse Seriously | 4/11/1988 | See Source »

...certainly a welcome guest at the meetings of the Undergraduate Council, and I encourage him to attend these meetings whenever he is able. Yet at the same time, I must object to his attempt to portray an atmosphere of animosity and unprofessionalism where it truly does not exist. I have great respect for my classmate and his concern about the actions of our elected officials. But I am confident that should he continue to observe the Undergraduate Council's meetings on a regular basis, Mr. Rea will find no reason to be concerned about Evan Mandery's ability...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Council Leadership | 3/19/1988 | See Source »

...second act challenges the actors to make the transition from the conniving to the compassionate side of the same characters, a challenge only Thomas meets. As Henry and Annie fight and smooch it out, Hoagland seems to portray a completely new person. But perhaps this difficulty stems from the problem Henry mentions when he is reworking a play: "I don't know how to write love. It's either childish or its rude...

Author: By Matthew L. Schuerman, | Title: Applause that Refreshes | 3/11/1988 | See Source »

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