Word: topness
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Only a few songs on To the Teeth fall short of Ani-esque brilliance. "Freakshow" begins its study of the circus with grinding guitars and grating vocals, yet concludes that the Big Top is essentially all about "love and compliance." There seems to be some sort of grand metaphor here, but DiFranco never clues us in. It's easy to skip over a song that squeals "And some of the clowns are happy/And some of the clowns are sad." Whatever you say, Ani. Many listeners may be confused and unsettled by the juxtaposition of extended clown analogies with aching accusations...
...Harvard has already started to deliver on its billing. At the season opener at Columbia, the Ivy Classic, the Crimson returned to Cambridge with a third place performance that included two individual title winners and eleven top-six finishes...
...Crimson enters the 1999-2000 season with a talented group of senior leaders, experienced upperclassman, and promising freshmen. Especially exciting is the return of top wrestler and co-captain Ed Mosley, who took a leave of absence last year...
Though it is no small feat being ranked No. 1 in the EIWA at 165-pounds and in the top ten nationally, Killar makes it all seem easy. The phenomenal Killar was an EIWA champion last year and earned All-American accolades with a sixth place finish at NCAAs--despite missing the dual meet season due to injury. His leadership and experience are a critical part of this year's team...
...With top wrestler Fran Volpe taking a leave of absence, the Crimson will look towards freshmen Reggie Lee and Patrick O'Donnell to take charge of the 184-pound class. Lee, a Washington State High School champ, made a strong collegiate debut, with a solid fourth place finish on Sunday. O'Donnell, the Pennsylvania State High School champ, also had a successful start, taking 3rd place in the 174-lb weight class, which he will compete in as well...