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...minutes before 1 p.m., President Clinton left the Oval Office--which does not have a television set--to catch the verdict in his secretary's office. Somber but showing no surprise, Clinton issued an oddly flat statement about the need to respect the judicial system. Some of his aides, notably George Stephanopoulos, urged him to make a broader statement about race relations, but others preached caution. He opted instead for telling USA Today in a short interview on Thursday that it would be a "great mistake" if the verdict further divided the country...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: RIDING THE BACKLASH | 2/17/2005 | See Source »

Recalling the complexity of people’s reactions to the event, the first part of the program acts as a somber memorial, while the second half is more uplifting, showcasing the initiative invoked by the tragedy and the power of students united for a single cause...

Author: By Kimberly A. Kicenuik, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Benefit Unites Performers | 2/17/2005 | See Source »

While Valentine’s Day is a lighthearted occasion for many, this year, one Harvard organization is using the holiday’s connotations to impress a much more somber message upon their peers...

Author: By Britt Caputo, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Letter Urges Student Action in AIDS Crisis | 2/15/2005 | See Source »

...atmosphere is pretty somber,” she wrote...

Author: By Liz C. Goodwin, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Students Endure Tsunami Crisis | 1/5/2005 | See Source »

...famous project, Amelie, told the story of a young Parisian woman who decided to perform random acts of kindness? Seemingly impossible, but true. Viewers expecting A Very Long Engagement to deliver a similarly light, feel-good experience might quickly have their spirits (and, perhaps, their hankies) dampened by the somber opening scene...

Author: By Marianne F. Kaletzky, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Movie Review - A Very Long Engagement | 12/17/2004 | See Source »

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