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...bright light which is visible around the sun is called the corona, and is supposed to be due to the reflection of light from floating particles in the sun's atmosphere. This, however, is only one of several theories about the matter. In a total eclipse, too, we notice certain red spots around the edge of the moon, and for a long time was a disputed question whether these spots belonged to the moon or to the sun. They were called protuberances, and the spectroscope finally showed that they were a part of the surface...
...final. A few letters followed and the result of the correspondence is that Princeton has receded from the stand she first took. Far be it from us to exult in the position she now finds herself. What the causes were we do not pretend to say, but it is certain that Princeton was placed in an embarrassing position when she found herself called upon to make a final decision. The best course was clearly the hardest and most humiliating to pursue. And yet it is much to the credit of Princeton men that they were manly enough to admit...
...asked me to write a short article on the training of the crew. I approach this subject with diffidence, for I am well aware that one has pet superstitions in regard to the best way of applying strength to an oar; but when one reflects that distinguished physicians recommend certain remedies and other equally renowned doctors denounce the same remedies one is forced to confess that the only scientific way to decide upon the truth of various theories is to resort to scientific study and experiment...
...will take the place of the regular 'varsity spring meeting. They will probably be held the week before the Yale games and the events will be the same as those at Mott Haven. The rules to govern the yearly meetings have not yet been drawn up, but it is certain that students in the various departments outside the college proper will be allowed to compete, the points they may win not being counted toward the class championship. Each year the name of the class winning the greatest number of points will be engraved on the cup, which has been left...
...trustees of the Pa. Museum and School for Industrial Art have been offered $100,000 for the purchase of certain buildings, on the condition that a like sum shall be raised by the trustees. The giver is said to be William Weightman of Philadelphia...