Word: instead
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...used in the race with Yale on June 28. The boat has only been used for two days, but it seems to suit the crew very well. A paper shell, a double and a pair-oar will also be taken. The launch has been sent around the cape, instead of by rail; it is a staunch boat and can stand...
...faculty at Yale will examine the members of the crew at New London this season, instead of before they leave for the scene of the race, as heretofore...
President Patton of Princeton has had in mind some very important and radical changes in the college curriculum, but it was not until recently that the details of these changes became public. Hereafter instead of three terms there will be two, with mid-year and final examinations. Another new feature will be the granting of special honors in addition to the general honor now given in the leading general department. The changes are known to meet the approval not only of the Faculty and Trustees, but also of ex-President McCosh. They are as follows...
...Sophomore year, instead of all required studies as heretofore, only twelve hours of study will be required. There are five elective studies, of which the student takes two, each of two hours, which, with the twelve hours required, makes sixteen altogether. Prof. Schenck's chemistry is to be brought over from the Senior year, and instead of being required for the whole year will be required for only one term. Logic is also brought over from Junior year. The required studies-Latin, Greek, mathematics, modern languages, history, chemistry, English, logic, zoology, and botany-all are made two hourse a week...
...ranking system will be the same in freshman and sophomore years, but in the last two years the groups will be four instead of six. Exclusions of electives are to be made on two principles: First, to leave open as far as possible electives of general character and those common to juniors and seniors; second, to make mutually exclusive the more specialized electives and those clearly incongruous. General honors will be granted for general excellence substantially as at present. Special honors will be awarded only to students whose average is above mediocrity. In freshman year the candidate must take four...