Word: reasons
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...apparent reason for the popularity of rowing is the fact that it is possible to practice alone as well as with a crew: Thirty-eight men are regularly taking single shells from the Newell Boat House, while 25 are using Weld for the same purpose...
...other reason for the old major sport situation has not yet been entirely removed, nor is it as easy to cope with as the first. It is none other than that old bogy, the apathy of many college men toward athletics, and a non-realization of the real and permanent good to be obtained from any form of physical sport steadily pursued. The situation in this regard is much better than formerly, but there is still much room for further improvement. That by far the greatest interest in sports is taken this year by Freshmen is a good sign...
...institution in New York City that will keep in direct communication with workshops throughout America, and endeavor to draw some of the best material in them to the real stage. There are always bound to be a few highlights among the amateurs in workshop plays, and there seems no reason why we should not in some way get in touch with them and give them an opportunity for a stage career. A place cannot of course be found for all, but as in any other profession, there is always the chance for those with real ability. For those who have...
...principles for which Harvard has always stood." So far these youthful gentlemen have no fault to find. They continue by stating the steps that the University has taken to safeguard free speech in general and this Freshman in particular. But they are not satisfied with these. For no apparent reason that we can see they come to the conclusion that "The incident brings out very clearly the subjugation of College Administrations to the moneyed interests." Perhaps they would like to see the College Office organized as a committee of public safety with the dean as a sort of academic Marat...
Drawn to France by the war, Americans in general and college men in particular have learned for the first time the opportunities for broadening study and advanced research offered in her ancient schools and universities. There is reason to believe that not a few collegians who first landed on her shores equipped with "tin hat" and rifle intend to arrive next time armed with "mortar board" and note-book. To such men, the American University Union will provide as valuable and as necessary a nucleus of home influence in time of peace as it has in time...