Word: distinction
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...review of the changes in curricula adopted by the American colleges in general as a result of the Great War, impresses upon us the fact that Harvard is taking a distinct stand of her own in the matter of scholastic reform. Other colleges are modifying their entrance requirements, or laying emphasis on particular studies of a practical nature; Harvard has reformed her system with a view to increasing undergraduate interest in scholarship. We cannot but feel that the University has taken the better considered course, and at the same time has struck at the real root of the problem...
Until recent years, Americans generally have regarded all movements the trend of which was towards compulsion with distinct apprehension. Indeed our rough individualistic pioneer, whose passing is still fresh in the minds of the older generation, looked upon government as an evil necessity, and with many misgivings as to whether it was a necessity at all. With the passing of the frontier however, this reign of blatent lawlessness came to an end, and since that time we have been confronted with a growing spirit of paternalism. During the war, when compulsion was to a large extent, absolutely essential...
...opening the affirmative argument for the University, Slater Washburn '20 maintained that though he held no case for the liquor traffic, there are four distinct objections to the 18th Amendment in that it is too radical and sudden a change, encourages attempts to violate the law, discriminates in favor of the wealthy, and weakens the Constitution. The second speaker for the University Rudolf Protas Berle '19 argued that the operation of the amendment would lead to conflicts between the states and the national government, and that there is no popular sentiment to insure is enforcement. Jacob Joseph Tutun '20 closed...
...than ever evident that the A. B. which many graduates of the university will receive in years to come will stand not only for the Bachelor of Arts of tradition, but for Bachelor of Artillery. Military training, as it is to be re-established next fall, will be a distinct university department. Men will major in the course as they now major in history or chemistry. They will study military science and subjects allied to it in each of the four years. They will take at least three hours a week of physical training in Freshman year and four hours...
Under the present system there is no close relationship between instructor and student. A distinct advance could be made by extending the tutorial system now employed in the Division of History, Government and Economics to other departments. But this system should be made for more real and vital; it should be an essential part of the college course, rather than a forgotten fortnightly chore. This would enable the student to come into closer contact with the teacher, who could discuss with him subjects of immediate interest and link them up with his academic work. The tutor could also suggest...