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Frederick L. Whipple, Phillips Professor of Astronomy Emeritus, said Monday the study of the structure, surface, and composition of a comet can help scientists understand the origins of the universe. A close view of one can also prove or disprove the presently accepted "dirty snowball" theory, that says comets are small, compact, dirty balls of water, ice, carbondioxide, and gases...
William and Mary should prove a tough test to begin the home stretch. Though only 2-7, the Indians (no protests about the name in Virginia) have played a rugged schedule, which includes a 17-14 win over Dartmouth (a 30-12 victor over Harvard) and a 21-18 triumph over Rutgers. Comparison by mutual opponent is notoriously unreliable, especially in the Ivy League (Harvard beats Cornell; Cornell beats Dartmouth; Dartmouth beats Harvard), but the Indians should rate the favorite by that score. Rutgers not only thrashed Cornell and Princeton, but only lost by 17-13 to Alabama...
...very-talented defense and Buckley should be able to pass against it. Its offense, on the other hand, has been impressive. Quarterback Chris Garrity has completed 116 of 236 passes for 1228 yds., 37 of them to wide receiver Ed Schiefelbein, who also has four touchdowns. He should prove a test for Ivy interception leader Rocky Delgadillo and last week's ECAC defensive player of the week, Mike Jacobs. Mostly because of an inexperienced and injury-plagued offensive line, the W and M running attack has been poor. Look for a big Harvard pass rush...
...Proving independence involves meeting at least three requirements: 1) that you haven't lived with your parents for more than six weeks in either one of the last two years; 2) that you haven't received more than $750 in support from your parents in either one of the last two years; and 3) that you haven't been listed as a dependent on your parents' income tax returns during the past two years. (Be prepared to prove your claim with tax returns and other documentation...
Joseph S. Nye Jr., professor of Government, said he fears that Reagan will prove a "do-nothing" president and that he will not be able to establish "a coherent administration...