Word: sentimentality
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...been phrased with the utmost care, and no one should be in any doubt about its real meaning. The evil to which it refers, however, is too subtle to be effectively dealt with by joint rules and regulations alone; it can only be eradicated by the arousing of public sentiment against it so strong that it will no longer be tolerated in the schools. The statement published this morning will serve as a definition; its enforcement depends primarily upon the standards of sportsmanship prevalent in the institutions of secondary education throughout the country...
...organization of our youth in patriotic service is one of the most distinguished developments of the period of uprousal through which we have passed. The proclamation of President Wilson, recommending the observation of a "Boy Scout Week" early next month, throughout the land, undoubtedly gives expression to the popular sentiment of approval...
...last night's reports are true, the balance of sentiment in the Peace Congress has lately turned in favor of admitting the German Republic to the League on the same basis with all other nations, as soon as she carries out all the obligations of the peace imposed upon her. The only argument in favor of such a move seems to be a hope that Germany as a League member can be better watched and more regularly inspected for illicit accumulation of war materials, than as a non-member. If the peace terms are as adequate and effective...
Whatever be the reason for this action, we feel that Mr. Wilson has interpreted the sentiment of the country. If the "bone dry" lid, that was set up under the pressure of war conditions, were tightly clamped on the country, there would be great grinding and jolting before the nation finally stabalized itself again. The President has acted judiciously, and we urge that Congress begin to cut the red tape as soon as possible, in order that July 1 may not be a national day of gloom...
...attempts to violate the law, discriminates in favor of the wealthy, and weakens the Constitution. The second speaker for the University Rudolf Protas Berle '19 argued that the operation of the amendment would lead to conflicts between the states and the national government, and that there is no popular sentiment to insure is enforcement. Jacob Joseph Tutun '20 closed the case for the University by contending that the Amendment is a violation of the rights of the individual would lead to undue centralization and an autocratic police force...