Word: certain
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Dates: during 1890-1890
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...considering the composition of the Old Testament-it is evident that it contains bits of Semitic law, as in the first chapter of Genesis. There are certain old traditions regarding older times, as the story of Samson in Judges. Then follow the annuals of Kings the Prophets-substantially as the living speakers spoke them-the Psalins and Writings. All these were not put together in one form till centuries after they were written. The Old Testament was not regarded as sacred at the time it was written, which is evident by the opposition that the apostles received...
...course at Harvard. Nearly three years ago President Warren had predicted that the next great struggle in defence of higher education would be fought on the abbreviation of the A. B. course from four years to three. As his prophecy had come true he wished to state certain reasons why the course should not be abbreviated. His first arguments had to do with the present low standard of requirements for admission to Harvard. To quote his own words: "In consequence of their flexibility, and of the provision for maxima and minima. many a student now enters Harvard College who cannot...
...melancholy truth that certain students in Harvard College continually violate the confidence reposed in the whole body by the authorities at Gore Hall. When men are allowed wide freedom with the reserved volumes belonging to the University, it seems only reasonable to expect them to feel, from a sense of honor, some responsibility in the use of said books. Yet such is not the case. It is a frequent occurrence for a valuable book to disappear from the shelves just before important thesis are due in some course. The book sometimes reappears a few days after the theses have been...
...certain fact has come to our notice which we consider it our duty to mention in order that some misled person may not make the Crimson side of Hampden Park appear to a disadvantage. This said person has seen fit to negotiate with one of the stores in town for a large crimson flag inscribed with a legend which we refrain from quoting but which anyone can name. We sincerely hope that nothing of this kind will be done. In the event of winning or losing the game every man connected with Harvard will, of course, remember that...
This indeed does not end the list of candidates, but it is from these men that the team is to be chosen which will represent Yale tomorrow. It is a team which is certain to give Harvard a hard light. It began the season weakly, but the following table of the games played shows how steadily has been the improvement, especially during the month of November...