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...After peaking on the charts at 54, History fizzled into oblivion. Jin, it seemed, was not the sort of performer who could win mainstream U.S. acceptance. Part of that might have been to do with race, with rivals quick to play that card. During a battle in New York City, one quipped, "You squint your eyes and look deceitful/ That's why God hates Chinese people." But Jin, who uses Asian stereotypes to his own benefit, often had the last word: "Yeah I'm Chinese/ Now you understand it/ I'm the reason why his little sister's eyes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Home Boy | 9/24/2008 | See Source »

Leone was quick to establish that there is no need to worry—“Lauren Mann is fine...

Author: By Dennis J. Zheng, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Crimson Stretches Unbeaten Streak But Settles for Tie | 9/24/2008 | See Source »

...from overcrowding and lack of resources, to poor achievement and ineffective teaching methods. In one of the most underperforming school systems in the country, New York City schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein has begun to implement novel changes to help improve student achievement as much and as quickly as possible. Most notably, Klein has incorporated a pay-for-performance model that rewards schools for increased student achievement. While this incentive-based plan represents a step in the right direction, more must be done in the way of individual merit pay for teachers to truly improve teaching in every classroom. Under...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: Extra Credit | 9/24/2008 | See Source »

...Crimson finished the third overtime on top. I somehow, someway, was the first to hit the ground running. I was also the first target. A Yale policeman with a big butt came on a beeline right for me. But you know what? I was so freaking ready. Quick jab to the right, spin move out of his grasp, and I was in open field. I sprinted as fast as I could, got between the players, and I was safe. I was moving. I was grooving. And, oh yeah, I was rushing. Principle 4: Have a super-sweet diss move. Last...

Author: By Walter E. Howell, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: WALLY'S WORLD: Rushing 101: How To Storm the Field | 9/22/2008 | See Source »

...attacks by staying compact and forcing non-threatening attempts on goal. Junior keeper Lauren Mann made 11 saves. Freshman Melanie Baskind got the Crimson on the board first in the 10th minute. After a good string of possessions, she received a pass from co-captain Nicole Rhodes, made a quick turn, raced down the flank, and struck the ball into the corner of the net with her left foot. Baskind leads Harvard with three goals and eight points this season. After the goal, Boston College controlled the tempo and maintained almost all of the possession for the rest...

Author: By Jake I. Fisher, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Defense Holds Against Ranked Local Foe | 9/21/2008 | See Source »

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