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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...present at the performances of two shows, the juxtaposition of which offered a considerable insight into the pros and cons of Harvard theater. Both shows had full houses, both audiences reacted with a display of much approval--yet it was clear that one was a phenomenal theatrical success, the other a dismal failure. The two shows in question were Ellington at Eight on the Loeb mainstage, and Out of the Reach of Children at Kirkland House: there were many flaws of an obvious kind in both shows--the rare ability of the Ellington singers to sing just...

Author: By Simon Goldhill, | Title: An Instructive Evening Of Harvard Theater | 3/23/1979 | See Source »

...Whatever success the Harvard baseball team experienced in the past was many times in spite of the man at the helm. Loyal Park, who coached the Crimson for the decade preceeding Nahigian, was a sound fundamentalist but could never talk straight to a Harvard...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A New Man, New Attitude | 3/21/1979 | See Source »

Perhaps it's too early to tell, but don't expect Peter Raymond to have the same problems. He has an easy manner and a quick, good-natured, if sometimes sarcastic, wit He respects his rowers, attributing the success of past Harvard crews to the fact that Harvard students are "special people." He says, "They come to Harvard with definite goals...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Raymond: Modest Olympic Medalist | 3/21/1979 | See Source »

...creative ability survived difficult circumstances, but her own success in writing does not free her from social conscience. She wishes to bring the freedom and spirit, which allowed her to write, to all the people; especially to women. Robert Coles said in a review of her book, Tell Me a Riddle, "She has been spared celebrity, but hers is a singular talent that will not let go of one; a talent that prompts tears, offers the artist's compassion and forgiveness, but makes plain how fierce the various struggles must continue...

Author: By Julius Sviokla, | Title: The Survival of Tillie Olsen | 3/21/1979 | See Source »

...netwomen finished the fall season with a 1-1 record in dual matches, but their real success came in the intercollegiate championships. Harvard topped over 27 schools to take the Massachusetts State Championships, tied with Tufts for the Greater Boston Championship, and took third in the New Englands...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Women Go South to Prepare For '79 'Life in the Fast Lane' | 3/21/1979 | See Source »

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