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There may have been times when parts of the world had great opportunities, but there never has been and probably never will be a time with such possibilities for progress in every part of the world. Nevertheless, the present is unequalled in dangerous conditions. Owing to the great improvement in means of communication and travel, the nations of the world have been brought close together. As a result, there is an increased friction between the different countries, and a breaking up of the old restraints. It is this tendency towards compactness which presents the gravest danger, namely, the increasing consolidation...
...agree most heartily with Senator Hollis that the University should keep in close touch with the world without its, gates, particularly in a political way. Evidently, however, he does not realize how great the progress toward this has been. We Would like to call his attention to a few casual examples of labor in outside fields by members of the Faculty-to the work of professor Swain on Engineering and Transit Commissions; to the work, within the last week, of professor Bullock in connection with the State Committee on Preservation and Taxation of Forest Lands; to the work...
...University soccer team will meet the Newton Upper Falls team in the first game of the Spring season at Newton Upper Falls this afternoon. For two weeks the men have been practising regularly and have made encouraging progress, although hindered by the muddy condition of the field. Special stress has been laid on teaching the men how to kick and pass, and a few scrimmages have been held during the past week...
...uniform tests during the course of the term which are aimed at making the entering men keep up in their standing to the passing grade. The results of these uniform tests are to be reported to the registrar together with his class standing and the two will determine his progress. If he begins to fall below he is to be placed on probation, and just as athletes are debarred from competing in athletics this deficient student is to be kept from participating in any extra-curriculum activities until he has reinstated himself scholastically...
...expense for the Senior Interdormitory smokers which are now in progress cannot be taken from the class treasury, it is essential that the men in the different Yard dormitories contribute as liberally as possible to the smoker fund, Collectors will endeavor to see every man who has not already contributed within the next week or two, and as there remain two more smokers for each hall, an appreciable sum must be collected to finance them...