Word: approaching
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...approach of the boat races calls to mind the interesting fact, not generally known among Harvard men of this generation, that the adoption of Crimson as the University color was the chance result of a regatta some sixty years...
...such inactivity persists the quota can not be obtained. There must be hard work on the part of every solicitor, and men should no longer be left patiently waiting for the approach of a canvasser to stimulate them to purchase bonds...
...doubtless be discussed by those primarily interested. It would seem fitting also that attention be called to the needs of the allied activity that is of very extensive student interest. Practice in public speaking, interest in oral English,--so called,--instruction in speech with a worthy technical proficiency, an approach to a scientific study of the principles involved in masterful speaking, are receiving today, in many universities and colleges a consideration which looks towards the placing of this branch of study on a plane with others of the humanities. That a building dedicated to the memory of our soldiers...
...third term which opens today will approach very closely to the usual life of pre-war years. Spring athletics will have their regular schedules of former days, and will retain few if any signs of war conditions. There are still some changes which must come before the old routine and life can be completely restored, but they are largely changes which only the coming of a new college year can effect...
...getting men out" for class teams and coaching them and giving them attention and encouragement is so generally accepted that it has become a platitude. But, for all that, it is still a theory; nobody has actually induced men to come out and coached them yet. The nearest approach was in class swimming and basketball this year--successful but not successful enough. Physical benefits were derived; there was organization; and still something was lacking. There must be one king-pin, one master mind in charge who can direct and administer an unbroken policy even in these smaller leagues. This...