Word: rigidness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Puritans bore a stern and rigid aspect which often suggests something unpleasant to late generations, but the Puritans based their lives faithfully upon a strong theology, which was logical and deep-rooted. They believed that every deed, every spoken word, and even every thought which the mind entertained had its effect upon the character. No act, thought, or speech, no matter what its significance could be without its moral result. This code is sound, and we need to observe it especially here where we are dealing with the foundation of men's characters and souls. Our acts and thoughts...
Although the new plan is by no means perfect and may be considered somewhat rigid by many, it is well worth a thorough trial in all of our large undergraduate courses. In fact, it may well be be applied in such courses as History 1, English A and Government 1; where there are several assistants, each of whom usually has his own standard of grading. But if the new plan is applied in its more general phase to courses open to undergraduates, who are competing for scholarship honors, a more uniform system of grading would be established...
...report does show a decidly unfavorable condition in dollars and cents, we realize that the present management has had great difficulties with which to cope. We believe that we now possess a system of athletics for the many, of which everyone must approve. To establish a policy of rigid economy in all its departments should be the continual aim of the Athletic Association...
Mathematics 8hf., Dynamics of Rigid and Elastic Bodies, and Mathematics 34hf., The Electron and the Electro-Magnetic field, will be given by Professor Max Mason, of the University of Wisconsin. These courses will be given during the second half-year, three times a week...
...only conclusion those figures as presented can lead to, -- which is this: that the ideal course must be one given by an instructor at $ 1000 to 1000 students,--giving a figure of instruction of $11. Then all will be on a basis that would pass the most rigid tests of the most rigid business investigation. We shall be on a real business footing...