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This conclusion, it seems to us, is inevitable. We do not deny Princeton her right to do as she pleases in the matter. Neither can Princeton deny Harvard her right to place her own standard. It can be said authoritatively that Harvard will never agree to narrow her athletics down to a strictly college basis. It would seem, then, that future contests between the two universities must cease permanently unless a compromise is effected, by which Princeton will broaden her stand. If she, for her own reasons, declines to do this, there are other universities, whose rapid growth of late...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 2/27/1893 | See Source »

...society on the opportunities of young men and of college students in particular. He said the question which each young man must ask himself when he enters college is "what shall I do?" It is not always easy to choose the best course even in studies, and many men seem only to desire to choose the line of least resistance, a course which does not always produce the best results. The best advice is to go to work and to do what is at hand. Do not scorn to begin low down and work up, for this is far better...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Christian Association. | 2/17/1893 | See Source »

...spring. As the games are important, it is very necessary that all who train should do so faithfully. There are only three weeks before the games and all candidates ought to feel bound to take good care of themselves. New candidates are especially urged to try, for men who seem to give good promise for the future are certain to be given a trial. In fact, this will be about the only opportunity to judge the men before the severe work of the spring...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: N. E. Indoor Championships. | 2/17/1893 | See Source »

...love which the President felt for the Bishop and the appreciation of the administrative boards of his work. Dr. Lawrence writes a short article on some of the domestic traits of Dr. Brooks, and Rev. James Reed gives a short account of his college career, which does not seem in any way specially prophetic of his future greatness. Dr. A. P. Peabody adds an appreciative estimate of the Bishop's character...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Monthly. | 2/16/1893 | See Source »

Michigan and Northwestern Universities seem desirous of dropping the University of Minnesota from the Northwestern League...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 2/10/1893 | See Source »