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...Despite suffering against talented competition, Harvard’s enthusiasm stemmed from individual success in various events...
...sixth in the saber and sophomore Hao Meng finishing in seventh place in the foil. After claiming the Ivy League title after defeating Brown and then Penn in the Ivy League Championships, the women’s fencing team came into the competition on Saturday looking to repeat its success at the IFA tournament and finish strong. In each of the three individual events, the Crimson had a member place in the top three. The team finished in fourth place overall, posting a 60-38 record, although the team did not compete at full strength. “The women?...
...responded quickly, but for each Cornell shot, the Crimson would take its own, keeping the game tied up for the first minutes. On a jumper by Tay and another layup from Markley, Harvard took its second lead of the game, 14-11. The Crimson saw similar success from Berry, who made four shots, including two free throws and two assists in the first half. But with Harvard making four turnovers in as many minutes, Cornell would take the lead to end the half up, 31-25. Despite being down, Harvard never doubted its ability to win. “After...
...part of our team, and so when he plays well, we obviously play better.” Receiving the recognition as “first star” against Princeton, Rogers was impressive in making critical game-changing moves, such as winning 13 of Harvard’s 27 successful face-offs. His surge of success can be attributed to the fact that Rogers keeps his eye on the prize, especially in practice. “I’ve stuck with the things I’ve always worked on improving,” said Rogers...
...Daschle's withdrawal from the role amid revelations that he failed to pay some $128,000 in taxes-the latest in an embarrassing series of tax snafus involving Obama's Cabinet nominees. An early convert to the Obama camp and a nascent star in the Democratic party, Sebelius' success guiding a deep-red heartland state vaulted her onto the short list of candidates for the vice-presidential nomination last summer. Though she is widely respected for her administrative skills and bipartisan maneuvering, she is also a Washington newcomer who must navigate a sprawling 65,000-employee bureaucracy facing budget woes...