Word: insights
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Union tonight new students will be given some insight into the spirit which pervades the multifarious activities of the University. This is a season of advice; perhaps at no other period of life does advice flow so freely as in the first few days of college. Some of it is good, and much is bad or indifferent. But that which will be offered by enthusiastic-Poloniuses tonight is the beet obtainable. And every Freshman with a mind or a should should be on hand...
...Library, naturally in the lime light at this time, receives most instructive discussion at the hands of Professor Coolidge. One finishes a perusal of his article with a better understanding of the peculiar nature of a great scholar's library and some insight into the problems of administration with which the management has to struggle. While Professor Coolidge does not make much of the point, it is nevertheless evident that the Library has suffered from the war, and is in need of gifts to maintain it and enable growth. Mr. Lodge, in "The Meaning of a Great Library," gives...
...reaching problems of our times. The predominant tone of the Conference will be anti-militarist; but Congressman Gardner and General Wood will be present to give their views in favor of preparedness. It is the duty of men of all shades of opinion to acquire the greatest possible insight into the ideas of the thinkers who are giving all their time and energy to working out a solution of the great problem of the day. It is admitted by everyone that peace--just and lasting--is the prime necessity for civilization. The advocate of preparedness should not forget that, entirely...
...about seven more, who will be taken on after the fall and spring news competitions next year. The competition is difficult, but the work is distinctly worth while, not only as a training in accuracy in writing and efficiency in gathering news, but also because of the broad insight that it gives into the activities of the University. In no other way may these advantages be secured; and the successful candidate is given further valuable experience as an editor of the paper, in handling business and men, not to mention the editorial routine which is excellent training for those contemplating...
...finals being held after the Freshman meet in the afternoon. 165 entrants, from 25 different schools, will compete. Lunch will be served for the schoolboys in Standish Hall at 12.30 o'clock. This has been devised so that the men will have an opportunity of obtaining an insight into the Freshman Dormitory system...