This rivalry, and last weekend's disappointing loss to Princeton, has the Black and White eager to prove itself against the Big Green.

"We've been working really hard and practicing our start," stroke Marianne Romack says. "Last week we lost the whole race in the start."

After a week more on the water and some changes in the line-up, Radcliffe is feeling confident, despite the early season losses.

Romack moves in at stroke this week and Jen Lowe will move into the boat for San Diego stroke Joyce Gallagher, who is sidelined with an injured shoulder.

The Balck and White will be trying its third stroke in as many races and for the second time will be experimenting with a revamped like-up as Radcliffe Coach Lisa Stone pursues the elusive best boat.

Co-Captain Jenny Hale points to tenacity and aggressiveness as the keys to a Black and White victory today.

"We will row a much more aggressive race against Dartmouth--we have to," Hale says.

Today will determine whether or not the Black and White heavies can re-assert their dominance in Eastern rowing after a sluggish start.

The lightweights' contest against the Quakers should indicate Radcliffe's true ability to compete against a powerhouse crew like Penn.