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From his days as a child golf prodigy, Tiger Woods has thrived in the spotlight. But can any athlete be mentally prepared for the circus that will unfold at this year's Masters? After taking a four-month leave of absence from golf to deal with the fallout from his shocking infidelity scandal, Woods will make his highly anticipated return to the sport this week, at the Masters tournament in Augusta, Ga. In an interview with SI.com last month, Sean McManus, president of both CBS Sports and CBS News, called Woods' return to golf "the biggest media event other than...
Ultimately, the awards aim to shine a spotlight on the Harvardians most dedicated to sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions—an important cause considering the growing concern over global warming. These people, according to Freshman REP member Anne M. Baldwin '13, “would otherwise not be recognized...
...emphasis of student in the student-athlete, with advertising campaigns, graduation rate statistics, and online guides. However, in practicality they go directly against those practices. Widely seen Final Four tournament television coverage is frequently given to stars who will be packing their bags after just one season. This spotlight makes it blaringly clear how little value is put on being a student, when in these cases only one quarter of the college commitment is finished. These “students” send the message to high-schoolers that treating college as a one-year stepping stone...
...public curiosity about what it is actually like to be a Harvard student. Whether factual or just fictitiously fun, it seems that any explanation as to what really happens behind the University’s nearly 400 year-old walls can grab at least some attention. But when the spotlight shines on Harvard’s tepid historical exclusivity and even its more meritocratic modern-day place in America, it often fans the flames of scorn that burn under our ivory tower...
...Even if most Americans don't know the Li Ning name yet, many will remember the man. After his historic 1984 performance, the tycoon leaped back into the Olympic spotlight - literally - during the opening ceremony at the 2008 Beijing Games. Suspended by cables, Li soared into the air and ran a slow-motion aerial lap around the Bird's Nest before lighting the Olympic cauldron in front of an estimated 4 billion television viewers - much to the annoyance of Adidas, which had spent some $80 million to sponsor the Games. (See pictures of the Beijing Olympics opening ceremonies...