Word: healthier
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...convinced that the need for the humanizing, unselfish work of the Red Cross is greater today than ever before. The broadcast universal membership to be gained in the present roll-call will establish a living force for the development of a cleaner, healthier life, which is translating patriotism into action and service. This is a plea for humanity and a practical investment for the future."--Dr. Livingston Farrand of the Red Cross...
...know whether many of the men on the team will be here to play, or whether their new captain will be here to lead them. Yet we must plan as though our present preparation for war is but temporary, to be succeeded by the accustomed round of healthier and more happy events...
...inevitable, that the natural tendency of individuals is to consolidate into small, close-knit groups. When the nature of these groups destroys the possibility of fellowship, they should be modified, but to end their existence entirely opposes the dictates of normal human instincts If possible, it seems far healthier that the small club groups should continue to exist side by side with the broader opportunities for common fellowship...
...professional tutors for the all-important examinations. Although the writer of the communication is himself a professional tutor and doubtless is well acquainted with the vagaries of his profession, we believe that the proposals of the Student Council are feasible and, if adopted, would result in a higher and healthier standard of scholarship. There is little doubt that frequent hour examinations which will constitute the most important factor in the determination of grades will result in more regular and systematic work. We do not believe it is unreasonable to suppose that such an innovation will lessen the evils of professional...
...banishing the proctor; and we may even welcome the evidence, which is doubtless trustworthy, that in some colleges where cheating has been rife and where there has been practically no public sentiment against it, the introduction of the honor system has apparently brought the student body to a healthier state of mind and conscience on the subject. But the object of supervising an examination is to enable the College to satisfy itself of the integrity of that examination, and to certify accordingly. Such certification is implied in the diploma at graduation and is what gives the diploma acceptance among strangers...