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Criticism abounds among undergraduates. On all sides are heard complaints against this or that method of administration, and pessimistic views on the problems confronting the University. The present system of section meetings appeals to none: to the honor men it is a bore; to the indolent it is a bane. To many the section assistant is an unapproachable being, devoid of all human interests and of all the qualities that make a successful teacher. The athletic system is a source of anxiety to students who believe that at present intercollegiate sport is conducted on a commercial and professional basis. Although...
...Puritans bore a stern and rigid aspect which often suggests something unpleasant to late generations, but the Puritans based their lives faithfully upon a strong theology, which was logical and deep-rooted. They believed that every deed, every spoken word, and even every thought which the mind entertained had its effect upon the character. No act, thought, or speech, no matter what its significance could be without its moral result. This code is sound, and we need to observe it especially here where we are dealing with the foundation of men's characters and souls. Our acts and thoughts...
...which the principles of dramatic construction and theory should be practically worked out. Then followed, also at the request of students, a course in the Composition of Plays, and seven years ago a half-course on the Technique of the Drama was established, supplementing various other courses which bore directly on the drama; three courses in the classics, seven in comparative literature, six in German, three in French, one in Spanish, and one in Slavic, all dealing with subjects of dramatic interest. The composition of plays is confined to a small group of those who have shown some promise...
...bills was for nearly three pounds of tobacco, pipes and the like for the Corporation. We learn that in 1744 the Reformer was abroad, thundering, "As for the Universities, I believe it may be said their light is now become Darkness, Darkness that may be felt," Morris's tombstone bore this inscription...
...some such outside interest. To the majority of undergraduates, probation means practically nothing but the necessity of keeping College engagements regularly. Some men get placed upon probation with a surprising regularity at certain times every year. Many come to expect it as a matter of course-rather a bore, indeed, because it places them under the necessity of ceasing cutting, but otherwise hardly worthy of passing notice. That such an attitude should be allowed to exist is unfortunate. Probation should be made to mean something more. It is true that the matter is serious when some excellent athlete...