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...Just seeing his strength and his obvious tenacity," says Norton, convinces him that Mallory and Irvine "both made it and met their demise on their way down." Still, just as the discovery of the Titanic's fragmented hull stripped that timeless tragedy of some of its fascination, so the sight of Mallory's mortal remains somehow makes this larger-than-life figure more human--and more vulnerable...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Everest: Who Got There First? | 5/17/1999 | See Source »

...would be embarrassing to be seen kicking a roll of toilet paper in public. You're probably right. It's a waste of time that could be spent doing productive things, like writing a paper or searching for a job. But in the gathering twilight, it's a beautiful sight--the graceful kick, the white toilet ball sailing into the air, the arching catch. I honestly don't remember the last time I had so much fun. Due to sweeping demand, we're thinking or organizing a toilet ball championship to be held every spring: the Quincy Toilet Bowl...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Fascination of What's Easy | 5/14/1999 | See Source »

Jeremy N. Smith '00 and Paul A. Stephano '99-'00 run the House's Movie Night, which normally shows less risque fare like "Out of Sight" or the "Neverending Story," and offered one screening at the auction, a House event in which students bid on donated gifts and services. Auction proceeds are given to charity...

Author: By Parker R. Conrad, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Resident Tutor Cuts Short Porn Screening | 5/12/1999 | See Source »

...Jeremy N. Smith '00 and Paul A. Stephano '99-'00 run the House's Movie Night, which normally shows less risqu fare like "Out of Sight" or the "Neverending Story," and offered one screening at the auction, a House event in which students bid on donated gifts and services. Auction proceeds are given to charity...

Author: By Parker R. Conrad, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Resident Tutor Ends Porn Film Screening | 5/12/1999 | See Source »

...Skopje a few weeks ago in one of the Air Force's Lockheed C-130's, he got the ride of his life. The problem for potential future visitors: Talbott's plane was "painted," meaning that the Serbian military's antiaircraft system had got the plane in its target sight. Talbott's flight crew immediately began to swoop violently and dive the plane to make it harder to hit, tossing a few passengers about and causing at least one to start crossing himself furiously. The plane landed safely. But every U.S. official since then has taken the long road -- literally...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Close Call on the Way to the War Zone | 5/10/1999 | See Source »

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