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We do not care to discuss the value of the training afforded by any particular course of study, but we do think that in both instances the true purpose and meaning of a liberal college education is misunderstood. Are we here to prepare for our professions? Then what do the...
Although the papers of Yale and Harvard may occasionally engage in a tilt in a wordy warfare over some such subject as the freshman ball game, there seems to be at least one subject on which all are agreed, and that is in denouncing the "mucker" nuisance. Nor. is it...
President Porter of Yale says: "As far as Yale is concerned athletics are doing well. They do not divert the interest of the student, nor do they diminish the zeal for culture as a whole. The student is improved by the slight diversion of attention which they afford."
Our attention has been called to certain editorials in a sheet "published by the students of Phillips Academy, Andover." The paper was not sent to us for some reason, although it is on our regular exchange list, and so we have not had an opportunity to remark upon certain statements...
Our correspondent in another column takes a decidedly strong view of the celebration Monday night; yet there is some truth in what he says. We should say nothing about the matter, but that it is liable to be repeated. We look forward to other victories for our nine, and every...