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...those unwilling to make the pilgrimage out, “Variations” is a white and gray virus-like structure against a startling blue background, in a simple wood frame. It may well hold the distinction of most pretentiously titled piece of bad science-related abstract...

Author: By Véronique E. Hyland, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: In the Eye of the Beholder | 10/2/2003 | See Source »

...classic Horatio Alger story. Unfortunately, he was like Horatio Alger on steroids." JOHN C. COFFEE, Columbia University securities-law professor, describing the blue-collar background and $139.5 million pay package and other benefits of ex--New York Stock Exchange chairman Richard Grasso, who resigned amid anger over his compensation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Verbatim: Sep. 29, 2003 | 9/29/2003 | See Source »

...background, ever so faintly, Redd’s soft, triumphant giggle can be heard...

Author: By Irin Carmon, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: There She Is | 9/25/2003 | See Source »

Polished, professional and articulate, 2003 winner Erika Harold is the exemplar of the new Miss America. Her multiracial background, firm right-wing beliefs and upcoming Harvard Law School attendance have gotten more attention than her swimsuit catwalking or small town parading...

Author: By Irin Carmon, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: There She Is | 9/25/2003 | See Source »

...classic Horatio Alger story. Unfortunately, he was like Horatio Alger on steroids." JOHN C. COFFEE, Columbia University securities-law professor, describing the blue-collar background and $139.5 million pay package of ex-New York Stock Exchange chairman Dick Grasso, who resigned amid anger over his compensation

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Verbatim | 9/22/2003 | See Source »

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