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THE "STUDENT-ATHLETE" myth objection. It is a shallow stereotype that jocks are large, stupid, beer-swilling, anti-intellectual goons recruited and virtually paid to bring glory and attention and money to Harvard by their athletic prowess. There is, of course, an alternative stereotype, which portrays Harvard team members as...

Author: By Charlest T. Kurzman, | Title: Pointing the 'Big Finger' | 4/7/1986 | See Source »

Instead, a gallery of unforgettable characters keeps popping up to take our minds off of "Poor Ross," and McElwee's periodic monologues, generally spoken to the camera as he lies scratching himself in his pajamas, are tour-de-force, unrehearsed stand-up routines. If Ebert/Siskel ever decide to review this...

Author: By Ari Z. Posner, | Title: McElwee's Sherman | 12/12/1985 | See Source »

Instead, imagine 1000-plus of your favorite acquaintances locking arms in sweaty embrace, swilling impotent potables like apple juice and introducing themselves in the darkness of a converted dining hall to the bump and grind of dance music.

Author: By Ari Z. Posner, | Title: Is This a Mixer? A Meat Market? And Why Are You Here Anyway? | 9/18/1985 | See Source »

Self disapproves of his life, but as long as the cash rolls in he is powerless to change. Moreover, his swilling and wenching take place in societies where shame is archaic and judgmental a dirty word. Overdue for his flight, Fielding Goodney simply delays the plane with a phony bomb...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: One More Fat Englishman Money: a Suicide Note | 3/11/1985 | See Source »

"The Mish" caters to an eclectic clientele, depending on the time of day. At 10 a.m., when the kegs still haven't been cleared from the dance room, the mountain types are usually already swilling Coors around the pool table. Scenery aficianados stop pies) either in the glassed room or...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Short Trips | 3/5/1985 | See Source »

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