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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Both teams really wanted to win so we were really playing tight defense," said junior Co-Captain Leslie Barbi. "We were all being really intense...

Author: By Alvar J. Mattei, | Title: Water Polo Dunks Engineers, 7-3 | 5/4/1987 | See Source »

...make decisions, they hoped to reassert what they see as a natural right. Then they'd say that such-and-such a minister was a Communist and had to go. Eventually, they may have been looking for a coup down the road." Alfonsin's task now is to keep tight control of a military establishment that has been battered by war and human rights violations. At the same time, he must continue to avoid its still potent wrath...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Argentina Fallout After a Military Mutiny | 5/4/1987 | See Source »

Ironically, also like Janet Jackson's Control, it's not the seemingly aggressive female vocalist who's in charge, but a talented team of male cohorts, in this case Full Force, a group of five guys in tight spandex pants, shirts open to their waists, whose gold necklaces melted together could anchor a small boat. Their influence can be felt in all areas of the record. They are credited with production, writing, even the mixing and managing of Lisa Lisa...

Author: By Jeff P. Meier, | Title: Spanish Fly-girl | 4/30/1987 | See Source »

...stadiums have been built, the logos designed, and throughout Seoul huge billboards count down the days until the opening of the 1988 Summer Olympics. Everything in South Korea between now and next summer fits into a tight schedule that reaches a climax with the Olympics. President Chun Doo Hwan, a former general, has also been fitting presidential politics into the program. Chun promised to revise the constitution so that when he leaves office in February 1988 -- the first Korean President to do so voluntarily -- his successor would be more democratically chosen...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: South Korea Reforms On Hold | 4/27/1987 | See Source »

Harvard was frustrated early by the hosts' sagging defense. Aware that they do not match-up well with Harvard's quick attack, the Terriers conceded much of the field to the Crimson, then played tight defense around...

Author: By Mark Brazaitis, | Title: Laxwomen Overcome Early Trouble, Pound B.U. Groome Gets Four Goals in 10-4 Crimson Romp | 4/22/1987 | See Source »

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