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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...letting on. In Percy (perhaps the most despicably obnoxious character ever to grace the silver screen), he recognizes the arrogance and sheer malice that is most intensely manifested in his cruelty towards the inmate Eduard Delacroix. First, he breaks his fingers with his billy club; then, he crushes Mr. Jingles beneath his boot, necessitating John's magic to bring him back; and, most horribly of all, he neglects to wet the sponge during Delacroix's execution (the wet sponge on top of the prisoner's head conducts electricity directly to the brain, allowing death to occur sooner and less painfully...

Author: By By RICHARD Ho, | Title: A Man, a Mouse, a Mile, Panama | 12/10/1999 | See Source »

...shame too, because some exceptionally talented singers abound in Pinafore's cast; when soloists are afforded their moments, the result is captivating. Seth Fenton '01 as Corcoran delivers a boyish performance as the Captain, Ph.D student Vernon Eagle appears as the foppish and formal Admiral, resembling a more refined Mr. Bean, and Susan Long '02 provides a tongue-in-cheek performance as the bawdy but compassionate Buttercup. All the principal characters acquit themselves well with a good dose of self-awareness and ample humour, but the real star of the show is firstyear Kathleen Stetson. As the unwillingly betrothed Josephine...

Author: By James Crawford, | Title: Pinafore Your Thoughts | 12/10/1999 | See Source »

...fantastic opportunity. I am a big fan of Mr. Schwartz's work, and it is exciting to hear his feedback, regardless of whether it is criticism or encouragement," Liang said...

Author: By Lisa J. Powell, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 'Pocahontas' Composer Teaches Songwriting Technique | 12/10/1999 | See Source »

...front of the classroom, "Mr. Arribas" discusses today's poem with enthusiasm, urging the students to analyze and personalize Crane's use of figurative language. Soon, even the sleepiest students are volunteering to read aloud and to offer their own interpretations. By day, "Mr. Arribas" commands the respect and attention of these teenagers. By night, he doubles as Lucas Arribas Layton'00, an English concentrator living in Adams House...

Author: By Dafna V. Hochman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Active Voice: Students at the Head of the Class | 12/10/1999 | See Source »

Layton's friends, accustomed to seeing him in running shorts, would hardly recognize him in his grown-up attire. Each morning, he dons a tie and dress coat, walks briskly to the high school and, voila!, quickly transforms from Luke to Mr. Arribas with super-man celerity. It's not just the clothes--his whole attitude seems to change...

Author: By Dafna V. Hochman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Active Voice: Students at the Head of the Class | 12/10/1999 | See Source »

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