Word: upperclassmen
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...simply a contrary reaction which inspires the frantic defense of eating where one chooses and brings forth slightly ridiculous remarks about the spirit of democracy, the traditional freedom of the undergraduate, and--thunder from Plympton Street--the evils of the system. It may be that the upperclassmen have some sentiment about breaking established attachment with the Georgian. And there will naturally and rightly be some concern about the fate of the Clubs. But if their place is equally well or better filled by the Houses, there ought to be no great regret if some of them at least...
...Editor's Note):--The CRIMSON's correspondent has evidently misinterpreted its stand on the Dining Hall charge. The CRIMSON did not deprecate the primary advantage of the House Plan that it can put a stop to continual "eating around". Neither did it imply that upperclassmen have some sentiment about breaking an established attachment with the Georgian. The CRIMSON contended, and to date finds no good reason for the withdrawal of that contention, that a disproportionately high weekly rate requiring an absurdly large number of meals to be eaten in the House will work hardship on many students. It pointed particularly...
With the treatment of 30 courses in today's issue the Crimson continues its policy of reviewing courses in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences open to undergraduates. The editors assume no responsibility for the criticisms: they represent merely the opinions of a few upperclassmen. It has not been possible to foresee changes in the courses from year to year...
...comparatively new. But for some reason there has been no mention of a new tradition, if it can be termed such, which, though having risen from purely individual desire, may be called a true precursor of the House Plan. The past few years have seen an increasing number of upperclassmen solve the housing concerns of their final year by remaining on the Gold Coast. This, to a measure much larger than is apparent at first sight, has been a contributing cause to the destruction of class solidity and in its way will be an invaluable aid to the success...
...Upperclassmen only will be eligible, the Freshman competition having been eliminated. The winner will have his choice of the second assistant managership of any of the sports, the remaining positions to be awarded to the winning candidates according to rank...