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Cassandra Information
2,146 words, approx. 7 pages
In Greek mythology, Cassandra (Greek: Κασσάνδρα "she who entangles men") (also known as Alexandra) was a daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy whose beauty caused Apollo to grant her the gift of prophecy (or, more correctly,...


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Pregnant athletes deal with loss of athletic scholarships
5/12/2007: 816 words, approx. 3 pages
Cassandra Harding waited nervously, dreading the moment her athlete's body would betray her.Everyone would know her secret, including her track coaches at the University of Memphis _ where she was on a full athletic scholarship."I didn't want to talk to anyone about it. I thought,...
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Pregnancy jeopardizes some scholarships
5/12/2007: 816 words, approx. 3 pages
Cassandra Harding waited nervously, dreading the moment her athlete's body would betray her. Everyone would know her secret, including her track coaches at the University of Memphis _ where she was on a full athletic scholarship."I didn't want to talk to anyone about it. I...
 


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Apollo and Cassandra: Ancient Myth with Modern Meaning
435 words, approx. 2 pages
The ancient Greek myth of Apollo and Cassandra, still has meaning in today's society. The key themes of the myth are prophesies that appear to be false but which come true (the "Cassandra Syndrome") and that you get back what you give.


 

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