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Such is the unhappy fate of Britain's monarchy. We just seem unable to separate the institution from its present occupants. The Royal Romp of the past decade has spawned a growing disenchantment with the entire system of constitutional monarchy, so much so that even the venerable Economist has entered the fray, declaring on the cover of a recent issue that the monarchy is "An idea whose time has passed." All of this is done without very much thought...

Author: By Patrick S. Chung, | Title: We Are Not Amused | 11/4/1994 | See Source »

...playing well but the scoring came tough," he says. "[Head] Coach [Stephen Locker] told me to stay focused and just concentrate on playing the game--the goals would come." Locker proved himself right when Silva pumped in two goals to seal the romp over Yale...

Author: By Bradford E. Miller, | Title: Striking 'Silva' With Crimson Soccer | 10/22/1994 | See Source »

Princeton destroyed Colgate 29-3 in New Jersey. Princeton tallied 319 rushing yards in the romp. Sophomore tailback Marc Washington had 116 yards on 15 carries...

Author: By Matt Howitt, | Title: Penn Riding High After Big Victory | 9/28/1994 | See Source »

Glus scored on a six-yard keeper, Philips on a 33-yard touchdown pass, and Lemon on a 42-yard romp from scrimmage...

Author: By Matt Howitt, | Title: Primed Gridders Set to Skin Bisons | 9/23/1994 | See Source »

...including Kerrey's in Nebraska and Senator Ted Kennedy's in Massachusetts. Moreover, departing Democrats far outnumber Republicans among the unusually large number of lawmakers who are retiring this year. Given the advantages in campaign money that incumbents enjoy, each retirement creates an opportunity for the other side to romp through a more level playing field. With victory a real possibility in more districts, Republicans are also finding it easier to recruit serious candidates, while more Democrats are shying away. This year there are 31 House races in which the Republican faces no opponent from the other party, something true...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Off to the Races | 9/12/1994 | See Source »

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