Word: sentimentality
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...Sentiment of this sort has a large share in creating such an institution as Widener. The building itself is the memorial of a mother to her son; many of the special collections, like the Farnsworth Room and the Child Memorial, have personal associations. It will be remembered that the philosopher Berkeley, after his ill-advised attempt to found a university in the Bermudas, left many of his books to Harvard as a pitiful reminder. And it was not so much John Harvard's money as his generous library that gave him title to be called the College's founder...
...vote of the Liberal Club was 28 to 7,--a total of 35 in the role of determining the undergraduate attitude. The Liberal Club's private discussions of any subject are undoubtedly profitable to those who participate. But as the mouthpiece of undergraduate sentiment its opinions cannot hope to be considered representative...
...teachers assembled at Cleveland were emphatic in their demand for an exclusive Department of Education. They intend to launch a nation-wide campaign to arouse public sentiment, and it is asserted that the Department will eventually come into being...
...problem otherwise. He told his mixed class in English that 7,000 of the 10,000 students at Berkeley " should be attached to the handle of a pick or a frying pan." Though limited to young Californians, the challenge was taken up in the East and a general sentiment expressed that 7,000 was too high. Presumably Professor Montgomery has no pride of exact opinion; 6,500 might satisfy...
With a suitable tank available, swimming as a minor sport will in all probability be again recognized by the University, for with such undergraduates sentiment as now obtains a well balanced team should be built up within a few years...