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...discipline, which consisted of degradation, admonition, or expulsion, according to the nature of the offence. Many instances of this sort are recorded. In the diary of President Leverett we find that on "Nov. 4, 1712, A--, was publicly admonish'd in the College Hall, and there confessed his Sinful Excess, and his enormous profanation of the Holy Name of Almighty God. And he demeaned himself so that the President and Fellows conceived great hopes that he will not be lost...
...excess of the fund collected will be given to the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association. The set of colors that has been purchased by the undergraduate subscription will be forwarded to the cruiser as soon as she can be reached. The loving cup has been finished and will be put on exhibition in the CRIMSON window tomorrow or Thursday...
...correction of athletic evils. The most ardent partisan of intercollegiate sport is forced to admit that under present conditions, abuses do exist, and that they are abuses very difficult to eradicate. The intensity of public interest, and the resulting fierceness of competition form an influence in favor of excess which is almost irresistible...
...experience proves, not always disposed to do their duty promptly. (a) Chicago strike. (2) Such delays affect peace and happiness of entire nation. C. Dangers of centralization cannot be urged in opposition. 1. It is a choice of evils. (a) Principles of centralization and localization, if carried to excess, alike dangerous. 2. There is less danger in centralization than in administrative disintegration. (a) Failure of Confederation proves it. (b) To cope with other nations in diplomacy, Government must act swiftly and firmly. (c) Dangers of so-called paternalism comparatively slight. (x) Educational value of local self-government may be otherwise...
After the excess to which the celebration of the victory over Princeton was carried last Wednesday night, it was felt by both officers and students of the University that something should be done to regulate future celebrations. A meeting of the President, several officers and a number of students interested in athletics was held Friday and the best means of celebrating victories was discussed. It was agreed by both the Faculty members and the students that the use of firearms and explosives was unwise. The faculty representatives differed, however, from the students, in wishing that bonfires on Holmes Field...