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...Freddie Prinze Jr.. Add that up with director Robert Iscove, we've got all the makings of a She's All That II. Although the recent online reviews reveal a surprising number of stars, we are utterly convinced that these unproven starlets probably can't act, but may wield some kind of bizarre control over the critics...

Author: By Arts Editors, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Summer Movie Preview | 5/19/2000 | See Source »

...Khatami sees the need to accommodate the conservatives in some way, because of the tremendous power they still wield...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Talking Point: Iran at a Crossroads | 5/5/2000 | See Source »

...special edition is the culmination of the Heroes series--and much more. In these pages you'll meet new heroes and hear bold ideas for preserving the planet offered by such distinguished conservationists as Edward O. Wilson and Richard Leakey. You'll also get thoughts from two people who wield great power in very different spheres of influence: President Bill Clinton and Leonardo DiCaprio. For the latest information on the deteriorating condition of the planet's ecosystems, contributor Eugene Linden got an exclusive advance look at a sweeping study soon to be released by two United Nations agencies in partnership...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: To Our Readers: Apr. 26, 2000 | 4/26/2000 | See Source »

...Harvard seems to be especially vigorous in keeping the gifts of Dionysius out of its formerly ivy-clad walls. But what is troubling is not the University's strict stance toward college drinking--nationally, there has dramatic upswing in concern over alcohol on campus--but that the University can wield so much influence over private commerce in the community. Harvard's staunch refusal to compromise and bullying tactics shut down what was otherwise a sound business proposal that would serve legal-age residents in Cambridge and Boston. If the University was a private business, its actions would be considered monopolistic...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, | Title: Harvard Bullies Area Business | 4/11/2000 | See Source »

...very, very disciplined. Russian citizens have embraced him as the anti-Yeltsin: tough, sober, sensible. Being an unknown gave him an advantage; he has tailored his appeal to be all things to all people. The Russian longing for a strong hand is perfectly matched by Putin's willingness to wield...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Spy Who Came In From The Crowd | 4/3/2000 | See Source »

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