Word: reasons
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...some instances the trouble is made not by freshmen, who may be ignorant of the custom, but by upperclassmen and even graduates in the other departments. It is a matter of surprise that there should be any objection to a custom that is sanctioned both by precedent and by reason. Class day is the greatest day in the whole college course and every man whether he is a senior or not ought to be willing to help to make it a success. If underclassmen expect courtesy to be shown them at their graduation they must be willing to show...
...hoped that the nine on its own grounds at least would keep up its reputation and win a leading place for Harvard. With a good lead early in the game, victory should have been ours had the nine played the game that it had given us ample reason to expect that it would. There was a noticeable lack of team play and the nine as a whole batted poorly. We certainly have every reason to expect better coaching; to this fault, in a great measure, can our defeat be attributed...
...understand why, at a time just before the examinations, the college authorities should close the library as they do today. The inconvenience and annoyance to many of the students, not a few of whom have examinations on Friday, are very great. We see no reason why the library should be closed at a time when it is most necessary. Today is a holiday in all departments of the University, it is true, but the examinations begin tomorrow and men must prepare for them. By not having access to the library for at least part of today they are deprived...
...intercollegiate association whose formation will be attempted would undoubtedly be successful, if organized on a strong basis; for there is certainly good reason for its existence...
...fact that there is no room for lacrosse; we have too many other and more interesting branches of athletics. Men do not care for lacrosse with all the other more popular sports. As long as a team cannot get the hearty support of the college its reason for existence is gone...