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...Scholarship standing as evidenced by grades at the College Office must not be the sole standard of election." These are the words of the writer of this morning's communication on the Phi Beta Kappa and it would be difficult to find others that more definitely embodied the opinion of the CRIMSON on the subject. In criticising the position taken by the CRIMSON has never even as much as hinted that entrance grades should be counted as a basis for eligibility to the society. In the second place, although perhaps an erroneous impression was given in our editorial Monday...
...believe that Phi Beta Kappa is now a more powerful influence than any other to enlist undergraduate interest in scholarship. The fact that the Office grades are not the sole standard of election is perhaps a strong factor in this influence. But we think that it could make itself a still greater power for intellectual achievement if the suggestions made were adopted. It would be indeed a source of regret if the suggestion of a possible improvement should be interpreted as adverse criticism of so valuable an organization...
...heartily approve of publicity in regard to Phi Beta Kappa. Far too few underclassmen realize what membership in the society implies. But the CRIMSON holds that the cause of this ignorance lies rather with the rules of admission to the Harvard chapter than in a unique indifference on the part of Harvard underclassmen. To be eligible for the Chapter during freshman and Sophomore year and to establish a fixed standard which, if attained, insures admission, would prove two very powerful agents toward informing newcomers that Phi Beta Kappa exists...
Under the present rules such a situation as is outlined in the first paragraph of this morning's article is only too frequent. For the man just entering college, Phi Beta Kappa is over two years away. During that time the candidate has at best a vague idea of his chances for the junior Eight. Neither of these facts tends to keep up his interest in what should be one of the most popular competitions is College...
Under this new amendment it is hoped to arrange the days of Commencement week somewhat as follows: Monday, Phi Beta Kappa Day; Tuesday, Class Day; Wednesday, class dinners; Thursday, Commencement Day; Friday, the boat race. The Yale baseball game in Cambridge will probably be played on the day before or the day after Class...