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...Harvard uniform, she led the team to a stunning 109-13-5 record. On the international stage, she is a three-time Olympian, earning a gold medal as the youngest member of the U.S. squad in 1998, silver in Salt Lake City, and bronze this past February in Turin. Ruggiero carries on a tradition of Harvard affiliates to participate in the reality show, including Kwame Jackson, the Business School graduate who was the inaugural season’s runner-up. Ruggiero’s Crimson ties warranted mention from reality show guru Mark Burnett, The Apprentice’s creator...
...university, and they’re not going to cave into pressure. In fact, all this will probably make them dig their heels in further.”Contrary to what many may believe, Cheek has not been sitting around moping or scheming. After winning his two medals in Turin, the speedskater has been flying from city to city, working for the charitable association Right to Play and doing three to five interviews a day.That’s not to mention all the praise and honors that have been heaped upon him.Since carrying the United States flag...
...editors: Opening the paper this morning, I was saddened to read Brian Rosenberg’s cynical take on the recent Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy (“The Olympic Tragedy,” comment, Mar. 1). Did we watch the same games? I have loved the Olympics since I was first cognizant of them, initially viewing them as an opportunity to learn about other countries and now as an affirmation of my faith in internationalism. In this belief, I am not blinded by my own idealism. The Games are not perfect. Since their original incarnation in Ancient...
...tying laser beam. OLYMPIAN SIGHTINGSHarvard’s three inactive Olympians—Julie Chu, Caitlin Cahow, and Sarah Vaillancourt—were all on hand at Bright Center yesterday to cheer on their teammates. The trio took the year off from school to participate in the Games in Turin, but were on campus just days after their trip to Italy to lend support to the Crimson in its bid to keep its season alive against Clarkson. The squad, for its part, found their visit motivational."We're so happy to see them at our games, it really gives...
...shock heard around the world.Joey Cheek—Olympic medalist, Good Samaritan, and all-around good guy—how did he not get into Harvard?Cheek was heartbroken. Alumni were disappointed. And as the 2006 Winter Games in Turin came to a close with the speedskater bearing the United States flag, even NBC announcer Bob Costas tossed in his two cents, staring into the camera and calling for Harvard Dean of Admissions William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 to review Cheek’s application.Moreover, rumor has it that following his rejection, Cheek is now being courted...