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...been urged that the introduction of the elective system into the upper classes has proved so successful that the question arises as to the expediency of introducing Freshman electives. The question may arise, but can it not be easily answered? It is not as to whether the Freshman is capable of choosing a course of study which is best suited to the development of his mind; it is rather a question whether he will do it or not. The standard of admission is raised to fit a man for a higher and a more systematic mode of thought and study...
...result of the agitation of the "Spring Vacation" question, we have received several articles on the subject which, although we cannot publish, deserve some notice. However the majority of the students may incline, we believe it is improbable that any change will be made during the present year, but a free discussion may have results in coming years...
...College has already taken this matter in hand, as is proved by its requiring the candidates for admission to write short essays at their examination; but it is feared that these requirements, unless carefully kept in the light by those who desire a change in the present system, may pass into as dark a shadow as that which has fallen upon the requisitions in English reading. These entrance examinations might furnish a basis on which to divide the class into several sections, which should differ from each other both as regards the time when themes should first be written...
...may as well take this occasion to renew our thanks to our undergraduate contributors, and to bespeak their support in the future. We have been pleased to notice increasing contributions from Freshmen, many of which, however, the character of the subject or the looseness of expression prevents us from publishing. A little more care in composition, in order not to conceal the real thought of an article under a multiplicity of words, would greatly improve the majority of Freshman contributions. Let them not think us ungrateful or hypercritical, but let them persevere in their kind efforts...
...grief may lighten if I share...