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IT was a family train. Across the aisle three children were playing Musical Laps on various amply lapped mother-like figures who chatted away, absentmindedly patting the playing children. Across from them were two fifteen-year-old skateboard kids, whose disdainful sneers showed how much they secretly missed playing on...

Author: By John P. Thompson, | Title: Post-Election Escapism | 11/22/1988 | See Source »

The term "people of color" is intended as a substitute for partisan names like "Black," "Asian" and "Latino," which emphasize the differences between different minority communities. It attempts to encapsulate the fact that all of these minority groups face discrimination and trouble with integration into mainstream culture.

Author: By Jacques H. Scharoun, | Title: People of Color? | 11/21/1988 | See Source »

After witnessing the 1968 campaign, columnist jimmy Breslin was angry. His assessment of that election applies equally well to this one. One need only substitute "George Bush" for "Richard Nixon".

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bush League | 11/17/1988 | See Source »

The other reserves see their share of action, especially with the number of injuries the Crimson has sustained in the past two seasons. But not Reilly. It is almost unheard-of to substitute for a goalie who hasn't been injured.

Author: By Jennifer M. Frey, | Title: A Season of Frustrations | 11/16/1988 | See Source »

Saturday afternoon, Brown was down. Without starting quarterback Danny Clark and fullback Nick Badalato (who have combined for more than 500 yards rushing this year), substitute quarterback Dan Rukamp and the Bruin offense sputtered on a predictable course.

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Dwelling in the Ivy League Cellar | 10/31/1988 | See Source »

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