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...objection, that the men under training in the university organizations are the men least requiring the training, can be understood to be one of two propositions, viz., either that these men have naturally so much power or skill that they need not develop any more, or that they will cultivate their strength and nerve without being stimulated to do so by the workings of the present system. This would be like arguing that men of great mental gifts either do not need an education, or would get an education without any opportunities being provided for this purpose in a school...
...with the most laudable intentions, had tried to do too much. Castiron rules to cover every kind of sport, with members of the faculty authorized to superintend all inter-collegiate contests, convey the impression that the students must be a very headstrong and indiscreet set of young men to need such careful watching. A simple set of rules providing that professional athletes shall not be employed to instruct undergraduates, that no games shall be played with professionals, and that the rules of foot-ball shall be modified so as to do away, as far as possible, with brutality, might have...
...college student wrote home to his father for some money to buy books. The father promptly replied: "I shan't give you any money to throw away on books. You don't need them. I've been through college myself...
...pleasing to notice from the corrected copy of the financial statement of the Co-operative Society that the affairs of the society are in so favorable a condition. The society's assets are $386.60. But the students should not be deceived by this showing. There is a great need of ready cash and more funds to carry it through till September. Most of the balance, as is stated, consists of stock, and debts contracted cannot be paid unless this is sold or new members come in. To do the best work the society must keep active. Over three hundred have...
Washington University has received a magnificent transit instrument from George Partridge. They need an observatory as well...