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...said, quoting a maxim from John F. Kennedy's speechwriter Theodore C. Sorensen: "never use two words where you can use one, and never use a two-syllable word where one will do." The speechwriter must write in the voice of the speech-giver, with a thorough understanding of his or her political position...
...similar lesson can be learned from the collapse of the Stoughton Hall roof. While the University may not be at fault for the damage which seems to be the result of faulty nails used in construction that occurred 10 years ago the accident should prompt more frequent, thorough inspections of the older buildings on campus. And, if the administration is planning these inspections, they should be more vocal in their reassurance to students that this type of incident will not happen again in the foreseeable future...
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...colleagues or championing new works on the podium, Schuller is universally recognized as a selfless and tireless advocate of deserving music. Professor Rands is glowing in his praise: "[He is] completely without affectation, a man of his word; an indefatigable worker on behalf of music and musicians and a thorough professional from head to toe...He has dedicated his life to music and as such is an exemplary mentor and inspiration." Tom Haunton, principal french hornist with the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra and a former student of Schuller's at NEC, says, "I would always want to play...
Once the U.S. National Team decided to raid the ECAC of its top defenseman, it managed to do a thorough job. Princeton's standout blueliner Annamarie Holmes will join Mounsey and Ruggiero in training for Salt Lake City this season...