Word: localitis
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...universities of the West have enjoyed during the past decade, it is of interest to note that the eastern universities have nevertheless increased at a more rapid rate in the divisions outside those in which they are located than in their own divisions. A further proof of the more local nature of the western institutions is found in a comparison of the position which state representation occupies in relation to total enrollment in both the eastern and western universities. For example, the largest percentage among the eastern universities of enrollment from its own state over total registration, namely...
...compare these figures with similar ones for the large western universities, we find that the student clientele of the latter, with the exception of the University of Michigan, is much more local in character. The following figures represent the percentage of the student body in six large universities which claim the state in which the institution is located as their permanent home: Minnesota, 94 per cent.; California, 88 per cent.; Stanford, 78 per cent.; Illinois, 77 per cent.; Wisconsin, 75 per cent.; and Michigan, 53 per cent...
...series of six lectures on "The Opera", by Mr. Olin Downes, musical critic of the Boston Post, two of which have already been given, will complete this year's series. The lectures will be practical rather than theoretical, and frequent references to current plays in Boston will add local interest...
Trains coming from South Framingham are as follows: A 12.28 train from South Framingham, express to Boston, connecting with special trains for Allston at South Station. A 12.50 train, also from South Framingham, local to Newton, express to Allston, arriving there at approximately 1.30 o'clock. A 1 o'clock train from Wellesley, express to Allston, and continuing on to Boston...
...Yale field. Late in the afternoon the players will go to New London, where they will stop at the Hotel Mohican. The rest of the squad will join them in New London Friday evening, coming direct from Cambridge. Indoor practice will be held that night in one of the local halls. Saturday morning the team will journey to New Haven, putting up at the Hotel Taft. A banquet will be held there Saturday night, after which the team will disband...