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Where the administration at Yale has failed, however, students insistent upon practicing political protest may prevail. In response to the initial break-in, anti-war activists around campus confirmed their right to speak out by displaying upside-down flags in a remarkable show of solidarity. Whether or not one approves of the military action in Iraq, one has to applaud the courage and fortitude these Yalies have shown by refusing to be silenced...
...stop working to the point of fatigue and, more importantly, to stop taking myself-—and every detail of life—so seriously. Instead of sweating through papers and exam periods, Crimson duties and interpersonal interactions, I pledged from deep within my soul to let laughter prevail even if the heavens should fall. I’m not talking about complacency; I’m talking about enjoying life...
Just as in other sports, those with speed and quick reflexes prevail. Stunning your attacker is a fine art of dodging a shot and firing in reponse—a ballet of lightening quick reactions, if you will...
...speculation about body doubles and other cinematic tricks. But intelligence analysts in the U.S. and elsewhere mostly concurred that this was truly Saddam. For supporters at home and abroad, his steely words and smiling visage seemed an attempt, however desperate, to convey this message: All is well. We will prevail...
...quieted, Hendricks nearly won Tuesday’s game for Harvard with his arm. But Florida International successfully waited out the Texan, scoring two runs after he exited in the eighth to prevail...