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...world beyond," I would argue that, in many cases, such schooling provides the best preparation of all--the opportunity to develop as a mature, confident and assertive individual during pivotal years in one's development. This system is successful particularly for girls in middle and high school, a period when sexual tension first emerges and can become an obstacle to one's educational pursuits. This is especially true in subjects like math and science, where boys often dominate mixed-sex environments. If it weren't for my years at an all-girl's school, I doubt I would have developed...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Letters | 5/19/1999 | See Source »

...world beyond," I would argue that, in many cases, such schooling provides the best preparation of all--the opportunity to develop as a mature, confident and assertive individual during pivotal years in one's development. This system is successful particularly for girls in middle and high school, a period when sexual tension first emerges and can become an obstacle to one's educational pursuits. This is especially true in subjects like math and science, where boys often dominate mixed-sex environments. If it weren't for my years at an all-girl's school, I doubt I would have developed...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Value in Single-Sex Schools | 5/19/1999 | See Source »

...fact that the fiery climax is a forgone conclusion is just one of the reasons Carrie 2 is largely devoid of suspense or dramatic tension. There is also its tendency to substitute black and white images and spooky lighting for any real frights. Moreover, we don't even really care when the high school jerks finally get what they deserve. The evil jocks and cheerleaders are certainly horrid--for example, the guys think videotaping the girls' derrieres is a productive extracurricular activity--but the antagonists are far too cartoonish to truly be resented...

Author: By Daniel A. Zweifach, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Having a Bad Day | 3/19/1999 | See Source »

...Curto, playing in the No. 6 position, claimed the only victory for Harvard in the singles competition. She faced off against senior Sophie Cortina in high-tension, three-set contest...

Author: By Richard A. Perez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: No. 26 Miami Outlasts Women's Tennis, 6-3 | 3/15/1999 | See Source »

Curto, playing in the No. 6 position, claimed the only victory for Harvard in the singles competition. She faced off against senior Sophie Cortina in high tension, three-set contest. MIAMI MIAMI

Author: By Richard A. Perez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: No. 26 Miami Outlasts W. Tennis, 6-3 | 3/15/1999 | See Source »

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