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...others have defended the scene as a burlesque satire that serves as an appropriate conclusion for a picaresque novel. But disregarding this critical debate, the ending serves as the ultimate example of Twain’s tendency to sacrifice substance for satire. The deeper issues of the novel are thrown aside to make way for a happy and entertaining ending...
...Last year, [the sophomores] were thrown into starting roles as freshmen, but they’ve been able to mature a lot,” junior captain Tyler Albright said. “They got a lot of innings in the bubble and at practice this fall, so they’re emerging as our top pitchers...
...Perlman] had it checked out and it was nothing, but he’s been very tentative with it since,” Walsh said. “He has not thrown hard since. It’s hard to push somebody when they’re coming back from Tommy John, but he was doing so well. I don’t know what to expect...
...help classify galaxies by studying images of them online and answering a standard set of questions about their features. For instance: Is the galaxy smooth or bulging? Is it elliptical or spiral? If it's spiral, how many arms does it have, and are they tightly wound or thrown open wide? (See the top 10 scientific discoveries...
After BU knocked in two more runs in the second, the Crimson looked lifeless. A squad that prides itself on its defense and pitching had given up 13 runs, committed four errors, walked eight batters, and thrown nine illegal pitches...