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...story is what seems least compelling. Partly this is due to the competent but bland cast. As Tony, leader of the Anglo gang the Jets, Matt Cavenaugh is an attractive, sweet-voiced Broadway leading man, but he doesn't look like he could survive a game of touch football, must less a gang rumble. As Maria, the virginal Puerto Rican girl he falls for, newcomer Josefina Scaglione has a lovely voice and good energy but seems to be acting by the numbers. (Karen Olivo, as her friend Anita, is the only one in the cast who shows some real fire...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Is West Side Story Overrated? | 3/25/2009 | See Source »

...government has in the past maintained a lower profile than its counterpart at the College, the Undergraduate Council. But over the past year the student government has worked closely with the administration to help begin the implementation of various reforms ushered in by Dean Kagan, said Dein. Staying in touch with student concerns and communicating them to the administration will be the main focus of the student government, said Aune. Student government leaders have served as liasons between administrators and students on major reforms like the Law School’s recent shift in grading policy and the decision...

Author: By Elias J. Groll, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: HLS Elects New Student Government | 3/21/2009 | See Source »

...even been to Puerto Rico” smacks of pretension. His feeble arguments against accepting the money sound especially forced when a financial aid snafu later reveals how badly he could use it.The film relies predominantly on unfortunate stereotypes that place characters in racially charged scenarios. The out of touch, all-white administration’s only response to campus racism is to hold forums on race for the entire school. Predictably, these forums devolve into a brawl. The liberal white students feel unfairly blamed for mistreating the minority students. The minority students want to be called...

Author: By Charleton A. Lamb, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Spinning Into Butter | 3/20/2009 | See Source »

...haunting melodies, morbid song titles, and even more melancholic lyrics, the outfit’s U.S. debut, “To Lose My Life...,” is a fitting tribute to the pantheon of 80s British music icons. But White Lies can offer more than just a touch of despair. Despite their channeling of influences, they are a far cry from entirely derivative. White Lies has in part made their name from their more lighthearted, danceable fair. On “To Lose My Life...” they showcase their modern sound with an array of songs that...

Author: By Eunice Y. Kim, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: White Lies | 3/20/2009 | See Source »

...would read a 992-page book on their iPhone? It's not as bad as you'd think. With a 10-in. iPod Touch rumored to be in the works, perhaps someday there might be much needed pricing competition...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kindle 2 Will Woo You, Despite its Price | 3/19/2009 | See Source »

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