Word: honorability
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...disposition to cheat grows naturally out of a feeling of hostility toward the professors; with the decay of that feeling, students become less and less inclined to excuse violations of honor as acts of self-defence which are expected by both parties to the conflict. The individual's perception of honor is gradually given free play. With many this at once and decisively condemns cheating; but there remains a class which has not yet reached such an advanced moral condition. These two classes are inevitably blended, and no body of students can be divided into the honorable and the dishonorable...
...February 5 the semi-annual examinations were completed and with them the "Honor System," which was at first more or less of an experiment was again declared a decided success and it would seem that it has come to stay. The week following these examinations is always a gay one socially and this year it was even more so than usual. The Junior Promenade took place on the evening of February 15 in the Gymnasium. Immediately preceding the Prom. there was a concert in Alexander Hall by the University Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs and a large number were present...
Professors Peabody and Ashley will be among the speakers at the celebration in Peabody, Mass., in honor of the hundredth anniversary of the birth of George Peabody, the great philanthropist...
...Sheff. On just what lines the society will be formed is not yet known. It is certain, however, that eligibility for membership will not be based wholly upon past work, but general ability will also be a requisite. Hence membership can hardly fail to be a much sought for honor. The following committee from the class was elected to act in conjunction with a committee from the Faculty to look into the matter with power to act: J. W. Roe of Brooklyn, I. W. Greer of Central Village, Conn., and F. E. Newton of Buckingham, Conn...
...meetings to select speakers to represent Yale in the debate with Princeton have not been completed as yet. It has been decided, however, that the Thacher prizes, amounting to $150.00, shall this year be distributed in connection with this debate. Their monetary value is quite large and the combined honor of being the successful contestant and at the same time acting as the University's representative against another college, should lead to a lively competition...