Word: reasonings
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...self-effacing modesty demanded of and assumed by these superstars explains some of our disinterest. And, of course, childish envy must also, reluctantly, be admitted. But along with modesty and envy, a more important reason explains our resistance to place the accomplished on a pedestal. Simply, it is nearly impossible to determine who the Big Men on Campus are in a fragmented, complex community like ours...
Freshman Loni Sherwin won the pole vault, a newwomen's event. Sophomore Marna Schutte won the500-meter, which the Harvard women do not usuallyrun, but did this weekend at B.C.'s request. Themen ran the 200-meter for the same reason...
...public betrayal by Democrats of Clinton to protect their own political careers provided the Republicans with invaluable free negative advertising. Throughout the campaign the revelations regarding Clinton's private life grew more embarrassing by the day. For the Republicans to lose in the election, given Clinton's troubles, was reason enough for Newt to resign. Clinton and the Democrats have been judged on the President's political performance. That's why Newt is out and why Bill will survive! GERARD CORRIGAN Limerick, Ireland...
...head of the local mosque, Hakim Hasbulla, 48, tried to hold the mob back, and a TIME correspondent attempted to plead for the man, but the two dozen attackers were beyond reason. Everyone wanted to get in a kick or a cut--it was a badge of pride to have taken part. "I don't agree with this," said Hasbulla immediately afterward, still shaking...
...week before Thanksgiving, Amazon announced it would try its hand at stuffing stockings with videos and an assortment of holiday gifts, including toys and electronic games. There's reason to believe the crossover can work. Amazon began selling music in June and quickly grabbed the lead in online CD retailing...