Word: sporting
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Harvard women's water polo team is hoping to convince people that water polo is no longer just a West Coast sport...
...that regard, I would like to add that I sincerely hope that the Masters Pfister and Mr. Reardon, when addressing freshperson athletes about the housing lottery, will not influence these students away from Kirkland simply because they play a sport. Instead, they should advise them that if their athleticism (or any other feature of their individuality) incorporates offensive components of sexism, heterosexism, racism or any other form of intolerance, they will not be welcome, nor will any bigoted actions be condoned, in Kirkland House (or anywhere else on campus...
...atmosphere at many Japanese research labs has changed in recent years and now fosters more inventiveness. Gone are the legions of men in dark suits and white shirts at Canon's research center, nestled in the hills of Atsugi, just outside Tokyo. Today researchers sport jeans and T shirts, and no one wears a tie. This may seem superficial, but it symbolizes the greater freedom of inquiry, which is stimulating innovation. Says Yoshioki Hajimoto, vice director of the center: "Surprised visitors often comment that this place seems too free." The ambience has contributed to Canon's remarkable success in developing...
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Western teams often sport a dozen or so big, bruising skaters and a few sharp shooters. Michigan State has its share of big players. It also features Olympian Kevin Miller, who returned to the Spartans following Team USA's seventh-place Olympic finish in late February...