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...popular philosopher, her words mirror an attitude that is becoming more and more common in the U.S., particularly among public figures. Indeed, an increasing number of Americans seem to have concluded that the right to ego implies the duty to exercise it publicly. The result is something of a rout for the time-honored American taboo against tooting one's own horn. Today it is commonplace for Americans to come right out and admit just how wonderful they really...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Essay: On Leading the Cheers for No.1 | 6/8/1981 | See Source »

Horne, in the number-five slot, ended the final Princeton match of his career with a 6-1, 7-5 rout of John Lowe...

Author: By Janie Smith, | Title: Netmen Destroy Princeton, Psyched for NCAA's | 5/7/1981 | See Source »

...women's softball team lost an 11 run lead but yesterday afternoon rallied to rout Tufts, 25-12, and raise its record...

Author: By Peter G. Wilcox, | Title: Women's Softball Crushes Tufts, 25-12 | 4/24/1981 | See Source »

...women's team did not fare so well, letting a couple of initial defeats slip into a 4-12 rout...

Author: By Wendy L. Wall, | Title: Crimson Fencers Split Meet With Yale | 3/2/1981 | See Source »

...just weren't putting any pressure on the outside," Coach Carole Kleinfelder said. When a B.U. shot went up, it usually went in Only Horne's defensive ability and center Elaine Holpuch's rebounding prevented a B.U. rout. "We basically had to try not to give two or three shots off the boards," Kleinfelder said...

Author: By Nick Darienzo, | Title: Women Hoopsters Crushed by Terriers, 63-44; Crimson Attack Is Hurt By Poor Foulshooting | 2/12/1981 | See Source »

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