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Strong in its acting and plot, nevertheless has its weaker points. The Deep End follows, perhaps too neatly and predictably, the pattern of conflict and resolution typical of the "movie the week." The first half of the film, the more dynamic and believable half, presents the conflict. The second half concentrates on the characters' emotions and is less credible, although more intriguing than the beginning. The film's turning point, as promised by its commercials and trailers, is the reappearance of Ben (Michael McElroy). But if his reappearance is predictable, the plot twist regarding his disappearance is certainly unexpected...

Author: By Adriana Martinez, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Pfalling Down | 3/19/1999 | See Source »

...addition to dealing with weaker opponents, Harvard has also been faced with inferior playing facilities. Both MIT, the site of the Crimson's tournament this past weekend, and Brown have smaller pools...

Author: By Amy E. Ooten, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: W. Water Polo Drowns Brown, 22-3 | 3/19/1999 | See Source »

...really came together on our set offense," Gunderson said. "We have been having some problems with that recently, as a result of weaker competition...

Author: By Amy E. Ooten, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: W. Water Polo Drowns Brown, 22-3 | 3/19/1999 | See Source »

...bone is set and there is no fear of re-breaking it, although my arm is a little weaker coming off the injury," Springer said. "I go into most games wanting to put out a solid performance because I know my teammates can score for me. But the Cornell game will be more personal just because I'm trying to get back to where I was before I hurt myself. I need to focus on playing with confidence and solid fundamentals...

Author: By Zevi M. Gutfreund, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: No. 1 W. Hockey Tests Playoff Waters vs. Cornell | 3/12/1999 | See Source »

...need a friend. While you curl the brim slightly with your weaker hand, have your friend place one baseball into the base of the brim and a tennis ball near the edge. Secure them with rubber bands This will provide the perfect "cone-shaped" curve you desire. Be careful! Others may be distrustful, even frightened, of the perfect symmetry that graces your crown...

Author: By Richard D. Ma, | Title: How To: Curl a Hat Brim | 3/11/1999 | See Source »

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