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...greatly mistaken in our impression as to the general aim of the proposed University Club, if it is intended to be a means of amalgamating the widely differing elements that make up Harvard life. Its aim, we take it, is rather to provide certain conveniences that are not now afforded, conveniences that will be appreciated by practically all members of the University and the enjoyment of which, by all, would bring about a close contact between them...
...cannot deny that there is a certain force in the communication from "Ninety-Four," which we publish this morning. The criticism which it directs toward those who are always making excuses for defeat is put none too strongly. The writer, however, fails to distinguish between the spirit which characterizes the excuse makers and that of those who, while feeling keenly and bitterly the humiliation which defeat brings just because it is defeat, cannot refrain from expressing their appreciation of the men who, as they sincerely think, "did the best they could," "played a sandy, up-hill game" and "played like...
...President Schurman says: "It is a courteous recognition of woman's right to govern as well as to study at Cornell; and if it shall have the effect of leading women to interest themselves in a practical way in promoting the development of the university, the precedent is pretty certain to be followed in future years...
When we try to estimate and fathom life, we at once see some prominent qualities which all life possesses. The first is the necessity for universal labor. To every human being is allotted a certain amount of work. If one person fails to perform his share, it falls to the portion of some other man to do, in addition to his own. There are no lands or peoples free from this inexorable condition of toil...
...second half Yale scored another touchdown, missing the goal, but in the face of certain defeat Princeton fought pluckily, and made two touchdowns after the score was 16 to 0 against them. Just at the end, however, Thorne's second touchdown showed Yale's superiority to be unquestionable. Final score, Yale 20, Princeton...