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Overall the female cast delivers an excellent set of performances, stealing the spotlight from the male characters. Of these, the cop played by B.J. Averell '02 is hilarious, yet somewhat unfittingly so, since as the only sane and honest person he should inspire more respect and fewer laughs. The father-son crime team is entertaining and carries well the grunt of violence and profanity in the play. A highlight worth mentioning is the kitchen decor, which cleverly incorporates many of the items that pop up in the dialogue. Tom's obsession with soup is made concrete by a stack...

Author: By Irina Serbanescu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Domestic Insanity in the Ex | 12/1/2000 | See Source »

Despite a tough 3-2 overtime loss to cross-town rival No. 4 Boston College last Saturday, the Crimson can take solace in the fact that its gritty and aggressive performance launched the team into the national spotlight for the first time this season, surpassing Ivy nemesis No. 15 Yale in the process...

Author: By Jennifer L. Sullivan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Hockey Aims for Best Upstate Trip in Seven Seasons | 12/1/2000 | See Source »

...rendition of "Until You Came Along," a song previously recorded by Golden Smog, a side project of several members of the band. Louris' semi-comedic version of "All by Myself" was an interesting addition to the encore, which, to the delight of the audience, was epic. Louris held the spotlight with his energetic stage presence, unique guitar sound, and engaging vocals on crowd favorites such as "Trouble" and "Blue." Although some fans have lamented their recent turn towards the pop side of the force on the last Jayhawks album Smile, "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" was still received...

Author: By Krisa Benskin, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Not Not the Jayhawks | 12/1/2000 | See Source »

...after he became one of the most famous atheists of all time. His thorough knowledge of the institution he personally refuted and took great delight in mocking established him as that most dangerous of heretics, a blasphemer with a purpose. Though many of his most noted works shine a spotlight on the hypocrisy of organized religion, he balanced this viewpoint with the acknowledgment, in "Nazarin" and "Viridiana," that the principles of Christian charity are noble and laudable, although sadly unworkable in modern society...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Not-So-Discreet Charm of Luis Buñuel | 11/30/2000 | See Source »

Historically, researchers have thought that the brain focuses on specific areas of space, tracking objects that move around the visual field by moving its spotlight of visual attention...

Author: By Joshua E. Gewolb, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Grad Student's Work Helps Confirm New Look at Sight | 11/30/2000 | See Source »

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