Word: candidates
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...extremely readable account of the re-organized Alumni Association and its aims by the general secretary himself. Mr. Wells's clear view of the possibilities of his position, along with his enthusiasm and disinterested loyalty, augurs well for the success of the undertaking. Mr. H. von Kaltenborn closes a candid review of the season's University dramatic productions with a plea for the formation of a Harvard Dramatic Society, which shall unite the best talent now scattered over a large number of club performances. The highly satisfactory performances of this week in the Elizabeth Cary Agassiz House indicate what might...
...ever-present athletic question. The writer's main point is that, in abandoning the English attitude of "sport for sport's sake," American college athletes have not degraded but have elevated athletics, turning them to a moral discipline which study or mere play fails to afford. He is remarkably candid in admitting the moral evils in the present condition of football; but his argument fails to convince the reviewer mainly because it ignores the contrast between the widespread demoralization caused by the admitted evils and the narrow scope of the advantages, limited as they are to the handful...
Even before this, however, a man should strive for a spotless reputation. Live an honorable life. Never degrade a woman or oppress and cheat the weaker. Be honest, sincere, candid and generous, not only with one's time and money, but in one's opinions of other men. For it is now in College that the judgments of one's contemporaries are formed, and they are the ultimate tribunal in life. A man's reputation is continually forming among men, even those who may never have seen or spoken to him. Now is the time to look forward...
...must prepare to take heroic measures." If matters are wrong now because of it it is probable that they will be still further wrong with each year in which we hesitate and temporize. The dormitory situation must be met manfully. But let us first come to a very candid understanding as to what the "dormitory situation" is; and as we have all spent some time at Cambridge and have a common foundation of data obtained from experience and personal contact, let us not befog the discussion with too much preliminary analysis of classes, clubs and athletics and other elements that...