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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...hunters have to shell out almost 100 smackeroos). Alongside the usual fare of black bear, white-tailed deer and quail, a multitude of neighborhood critters can be turned into shish-kabobs. However, the crow, opossum, bullfrog and snapping turtle might provide scant amusement for marksmen of considerable moose hunting prowess. Aspiring trophy hunters and greenhorns of Harvard Yard, take note: Grey squirrel season opened October 17, with a bag limit of five. In addition, legal hunting hours commence 30 minutes before sunrise, so it is even possible to plug a chattering rodent prior to 9 a.m. Chem class...

Author: By Eloise D. Austin, | Title: The Deer Hunter | 10/22/1998 | See Source »

...excellent name game prowess...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: groovy train | 10/15/1998 | See Source »

...also happens to hold the Guinness Book of World Record title in juggling. To be precise, he has juggled the most balls individually (10) and the most balls with a partner (17). Although Joey doesn't go around advertising his amazing ability, he admits that his juggling prowess probably enhances his sexual appeal but is quick to humbly compare himself to others, saying, "I know people who have juggled three dogs...

Author: By Avra VAN Der zee and Carlin E. Wing, S | Title: OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! | 10/15/1998 | See Source »

Beloved also marks the welcome return of Jonathan Demme, who directed Hollywood's ultimate psychological thriller, The Silence of the Lambs. The Silence of the Lambs was a showcase of visual ferocity, superb camera prowess and raw lyrical power; Demme told the story in such riveting fashion that the film still chills to the bone, even today. Beloved is his first film since Philadelphia in 1993, and while he cannot quite capture the essence of the book here, he still demonstrates the ample talent that helped him win an Academy Award. Demme is still a master of camerawork...

Author: By Bill Gienapp, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 'Beloved' Spreads Its Boughs | 10/9/1998 | See Source »

Certainly Cowan was the backbone of thedefense. The Ontario native shut down the Pennoffense with her prowess in the net, making threeclutch saves...

Author: By Josh Dienstag, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: F. Hockey Triumphs On Collins Goal in OT | 10/5/1998 | See Source »

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