Word: sentimental
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...strongest of our college organizations. No greater test of ability can be imagined than that which compels a man to prove true to himself and to his convictions as he stands before an audience composed of students like himself and express his own thoughts and character in every sentiment he utters. The habit of hearing one's own voice, of thinking upon one's feet is a most valuable acquisition and it can be obtained in no other way than by participation in the work of the Harvard Union...
...wish to express our regret at the appearance of an advertisement, at the head of yesterday's "Fact and Rumor" column, which was contrary to the sentiment of the editorial denouncing the continuation of the orgies of "Bloody Monday." The advertiser took advantage of his right to a space in the paper by publishing an announcement which openly showed his appreciation, at least, of such festivities as are repugnant to the majority of students here and detrimental to the best interests of the university. Had the editors been aware beforehand that such an advertisement was contemplated, they would never have...
...such, and who usually desire the title, if they stoop to the level of common rioters in the public streets? The self-favoring "invitation" addressed to freshmen by certain of the sophomores, demanding entertainment for their superior lordships, is a proceeding which, the freshman may believe, the better sentiment of the college utterly despises, and we shall heartily congratulate those who have received such "invitation" if they refuse to notice them. The blame for the survival of a remnant of former customs must lie with a minority of the sophomores, but the weakness of those who respond deserves some censure...
...confirms the evidence which comes from many other sources, and it is to this effect. The attendance, although voluntary, has been good. The vesper services have been thronged. There never was more religious life and activity at Harvard than to-day. The tone of morals is exceptionally healthful. Public sentiment in college is on the side of sincere and manly piety. The old practice of appointing a single preacher and compelling the students to hear him had to be given up at Harvard, as it will sooner or later have to be at Yale and every other real university...
That the new manager is managing things a little too arbitrarily seems to be the sentiment of a large number. I sincerely hope all these innovations will be dropped at once...