Word: objectivity
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...refusing to allow English 2 and Greek 3 to be taken two years in succession. The Echo editorially says that he weakens his point by complaining of this action with regard to Greek 3, on the ground that this course is an easy one, in which the whole object desired is attained in one year. The instructor in Greek 3, however, especially encouraged men to take the course again, and so finish reading Herodotus. The course has been shown to be perhaps the most profitable Greek course for the majority of men, - those who wish to attain facility in reading...
...metaphorical directness, its passionate simplicity; it is a poem quite out of the common order. Many persons, had they written such glowing words, would feel that their life-work was accomplished. The beauty of the new school lies in its originality and its mystery; for the primary object of the poet should be any thing but clearness. Here now is another species of poem, very justly popular. This indicates the highest stage of progress in the art, and may well be introduced at the conclusion of this humble sketch...
...even important facts in the history of our organizations lie buried in the volumes of College papers. Of nothing is this more true than of the Nine, whose past is unknown save to a few. To trace quickly and succinctly the chief events in its history is the object of this and succeeding articles...
Here I fortunately ceased to be the object of his attention, which was henceforth devoted to Grynde, who was reading his Kant in the further corner. "Ain't he got funny hair?" said he, pointing at his victim. "His mamma forgot to put a pin in HIS ribbon," smoothing a blue bow at his own throat. A few remarks then ensued between his aunt and grandmother, and then followed, "Oh, I know Mrs. Smith." "Yes, dear." "Yes, and she's just got a little boy; God sent him down from heaven." Then reflectively looking at me, "Did HE come down...
...Tuesday evening, March 30, it is proposed to give in Sanders Theatre a Grand Popular Concert. The programme is to be of a popular character; the price of tickets, 75 cents, is obviously within the reach of all. The object of the concert is to remove the deficit in the proceeds of the University Symphony Concerts recently concluded. Hence we would urge upon the College at large the importance of a numerous attendance. We would particularly bring this concert to the notice of that large class of students who ask for popular music, and who have done little or nothing...