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...final desperate rally allowed the Bears to pull within five, 72-67, with 1:27 to play. But Stehle found his way to the line once again hitting his eighth and ninth free throws of the night, and Cusworth put the exclamation point on the game with a thunderous dunk on the following possession to seal the victory...

Author: By Michael R. James, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Basketball Halts Brown's Runs | 2/28/2005 | See Source »

...take up the male question. In all seriousness. Why do so many more boys than girls have learning disorders, autism, attention-deficit problems and schizophrenia? Why are young men now less likely to go to college than women are? And what to make of a 2003 survey that found eighth-grade girls outperforming boys in algebra in 22 countries, with boys outscoring girls in only three nations? If we're not careful, the next Einstein could find herself working as a high-powered lawyer who does wonders with estate-tax calculations instead of discovering what the universe is made...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Who Says A Woman Can't Be Einstein? | 2/27/2005 | See Source »

Stellar freshman diver Samantha Papadakis finished first in the 1 meter dive event, scoring ten points higher than the second place finisher. Sophomore Annika Giesbrecht also had a good day, finishing eighth in the 1 meter dive. The divers will also compete in the 3 meter dive event today and tomorrow...

Author: By Abigail M. Baird, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: SPORTS BRIEF: W. Swimming Second after First Day of Ivy Championships | 2/25/2005 | See Source »

Freshmen Jackie Pangilinan also swam in the 200 yard IM, an uncommon event for her as well, and finished in fourth. Senior Emily Stapleton rounded out the heat finishing in eighth place...

Author: By Abigail M. Baird, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: SPORTS BRIEF: W. Swimming Second after First Day of Ivy Championships | 2/25/2005 | See Source »

...Inside the exhibit, the walls are painted dark blue, the space feels intimate, the atmosphere subdued, and the scrolls are older and more traditional. Buddhist scrolls from as far back at the eighth century are framed by layers of intricate fabrics and papers. The calligraphy itself is written in bold black and gold ink, and the centuries-old paper on which it is written often has its own subtle decoration. There are also personal letters and poetry; some of the texts are written out phonetically, in order for visitors to sound out the original cadences, and some are translated into...

Author: By Cara B. Eisenpress, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Calligrapahy Evokes Modern Aesthetic | 2/24/2005 | See Source »

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