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...problem with Hamletmaschine is that it deals excessively with images of destruction and decline and then offers us no compensating solutions or vision. In its stead, the play's program guide attempts to provide impromptu solutions to modern problems, including a revolution led by the Third World and women. An interesting thought, but it fails to be integrated into the thematic bent of a play dominated by Hamlet, a man constantly surrounded by women--even the "liberated" Ophelia--who dance for his pleasure...
...trees are already gone and those left standing can't fend off the saws. Others must act in their stead...
...Being young is not necessarily equated with inexperience," Costin-Scalise said. "The freshmen swam very hard all year. Their spirit and drive combined with the older swimmers' experience should stand us in good stead...
...winner of the Biology Award for his Germinal Choice sperm bank, which only accepts donations from Nobel laureates and Olympic athletes, was conspicuously absent. Dr. Strangelove accepted for him. Economics Prize honoree Michael Milken had a 15 to 20 year previous engagement, so Tammy F. Baker accepted in his stead...
Such trends, say many department chairs, are likely to continue. But even as the Harvard-trained Harvard begins what may be a decline in the coming years, at least one tradition will flourish in its stead...