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Originally, the panel was thrust upon Bush by the Democratic Senate to win their party much-needed support during the height of Bush’s sky-high popularity. So, when this political nonsense became reality due to popular demand, Bush had to find an appropriate way to accommodate the majority of the Senate, while molding the policy to his own political objectives. Enter Kissinger, whose selection represents two motives: one practical and one ideological...
...failing of that system is that theater can get thrust to the sidelines,” said Kastleman...
...main thrust of the survey, however, was to figure out which entrees were most and least popular in order to tailor menus to student preferences...
Walking into a rehearsal of the Mainly Jazz dance company is like stepping into a seventh grade slumber party. As the throbbing beats thrust upon the walls of the cavernous dance studio, Ice Cube begs the five girls to “get your ass up in her.” One of the dancers expresses skepticism over pretending to slap said body part of another girl. The director offers her reassurance that “there’s not going to be any contact.” High-pitched peals of laughter soon drown out the music. These...
When senior tailback Nick Palazzo went down with a shoulder injury early in last Saturday’s battle against Columbia, freshman Ryan Tyler was suddenly thrust into Harvard Stadium’s glaring spotlight as the Crimson’s feature back. For many wide-eyed freshmen, the pressure of such a situation can be overwhelming. But as Tyler was about to find out, he was in good hands—the 10 monstrous hands of the Harvard offensive line...