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...more philosophical plane, the problem of vanishing civility poses even tougher questions. Harvard prides itself on giving students unparalleled independence; cracking down on misbehavior would contradict that approach. It also might exacerbate problems by creating a new confrontation, this one between the University and students...
Duvall faces a tougher time with his role, largely because of an incompletely drawn character, and consequently he cannot evoke him as clearly. The origin of Tom's passion--which is directed mostly at nailing Des's crooked benefactor--seems obscure, especially compared to Des's obvious motivation. Sibling rivalry is part of it, but not all. Tom may be seeking a kind of absolution for leading a life so much less holy than his brother's, but that too seems inadequate to explain his obsessive vendetta. Not even Duvall's gritty and angry performance can make it clear. Perhaps...
...spot, freshman Elizabeth Evans had one of the day's tougher matches, defeating UMass's Barbara Mills by a 6-4, 7-5 score. Sophomore Erica Schulman, the second-ranked player, and number three freshman Tracy Kunichika won by more lopsided margins: 6-2, 6-1, and 6-1, 6-1, respectively...
...tougher than before in many ways. There's a certain amount of political capital that was consumed. The willingness to bite the bullet, to take risks, has dissipated on the part of members for understandable reasons. You can't afford to have everybody at you and still get reelected. But the budget reality is that there is no other choice...
...Yardlings account for five of the 11 Harvard starters, despite missing the rigorous preseason week of triple sessions. As the Class of '85 contingent gets into shape, the Crimson, which has already chalked up two consecutive victories in the young season, should become even tougher...