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...requirements for a degree should be a certain number of examinations on required and elective studies, and students could take a degree whenever they had passed all their examinations, whether in three or five years. All students must obtain over 40% to avoid a condition; an average of 50% for a degree; over 60% on each examination for an "A" division; over 70% as an average for the Rank List; 75% to be a candidate for honors for an Essay at Commencement; 80% for a Disquisition; 85% for a Dissertation; 90% for an Oration; 95% for a "Summa cum laude...
...different sets. Now, it is certainly perfectly natural for men of kindred tastes to associate, and form a little, world by themselves; but is there not some slight danger of this being carried too far? Many a man who seems distasteful at first, and whom we may avoid through college, would on cultivating his acquaintance show a pleasant side of his character never before suspected to exist, and would be heartily enjoyed. We are too apt to shut ourselves up with our own friends, and from the loopholes of our retreat to view the rest of our classmates with exceedingly...
...evening of the 18th of April, eight hundred British troops embarked at the foot of Boston Common. Among their number was Lieutenant Philippe d'Auvergne, Due de Bouillon. They landed at East Cambridge (in order to avoid being intercepted by the 'Port peelers).Two lanterns, hung from the steeple of the North Church, in Boston, telegraphed news of their movement across the river. The sexton who lighted the lanterns was afterwards arrested by the British at a funeral, and, upon examination, condemned to death. A threat of retaliation made by Washington procured his respite, and he was finally exchanged...
...however, the Harvard student can study Political Science in a manner very similar to that which the Post demands; and it is safe to say that, if he avoid the cramming against which our former editorial was directed, he will be able to undertake a voyage in the ship, of state without fear of unpleasant consequences from the unsteady motion of the vessel...
...have superiors in intellect or in character, avoid them; for they may inspire you with ambition, which is the most restless and - to one who holds my philosophy - the most uncomfortable and thankless of all passions. On the same principle, be much with your inferiors; then shall you set a guard about your contentment, and live unruffled in your own mind. Let your movements be slow and well considered. The connection of mind and body is a subtle one, and a quiet body will do much to make the mind quiet also. If a case of distress presents itself, relieve...