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Roth said he was unable to predict the judges’ results and waited nervously for their final decision—a vote of six to three...

Author: By Faryl Ury, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Debate Wins National Tourney | 4/12/2004 | See Source »

Pinker also said that most genes have multiple effects, which makes it very difficult for humans to predict exact effects of tampering with a baby’s genes...

Author: By Evan M. Vittor, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Sandel, Pinker Debate Genetics | 4/8/2004 | See Source »

...Trouble With Genius," Lev Grossman's review of David Edmond and John Eidinow's book Bobby Fischer Goes to War [March 15], suggested that Fischer's irrational behavior detracted from his chess-playing prowess. But in the game of chess, it is important to predict the moves of one's opponent. When a player does not behave rationally, such predictions are hard to make. Viewed in this light, Fischer's antisocial, egomaniacal antics were ingenious psychological ploys that made his opponents second-guess their ideas about the grand master's chess strategies. Fischer's aberrant behavior was a crucial aspect...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Apr. 5, 2004 | 4/5/2004 | See Source »

Though most predict a low-scoring game because of the Crimson's stifling defense and the Golden Gophers’ tendency not to make mistakes, Wendell said she expects "a lot of odd-man rushes and a lot of up-and-down hockey...

Author: By John R. Hein and Gabriel M. Velez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Harvard To Meet Minnesota for NCAA Title | 3/26/2004 | See Source »

Maybe so. Still, it would’ve been hard for anyone to predict Tom Cavanagh’s scintillating second period...

Author: By Jon PAUL Morosi, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Hockey Takes ECAC Title, Advances to NCAAs | 3/22/2004 | See Source »

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