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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...started forward under an essentially new system, and the many defeats we have suffered were to be expected. But our athletic condition has been steadily improving; at present the general tendency is healthy, and all that could be desired. The lack of success in recent years has not left us in the lethargic and apathetic condition which so many people seem to imagine. There has seldom been so much earnestness, energy and purpose in the athletic spirit of the university; we are going to work very seriously to make our athletic teams of the future more successful in their contests...
...sway that the language was considered to vouch for good literature, and men forgot that it is the thought, not the language that makes a writer immortal. Now men have come to realize the value of knowing other languages, not only on account of its use in teaching us the true meaning of our own words, but the training in style we gain from reading more writers. The day will come when it will be understood that the masterpieces of all languages are not classed by an arbitrary standard, but stand on the same level by virtue of being masterpieces...
...help one and all. Although an instructor, and hence a leader, he seemed to enter into our life as students with the greatest zest and good-fellowship, knowing our needs and appreciating in every way our position as college men. It was this that so endeared him to us all. He seemed to stand in the breach between the conservative government of our university and the more democratic body of students, and thus as spokesman of both groups, he helped each to understand the attitude of the other on matters of general college interest. His loss will be severely felt...
...vacation over, we settle down once more to work with our college responsibilities pressing us heavier than ever. In the field of athletics alone, to pass by others, we have a deal to accomplish, and with this in view we must resolutely set ourselves to work. Aside from the increased sickness which is now prevailing everywhere, the present season is a rare one for our athletic interests. The crew, particularly, will profit by the open winter. We urge them to make the best of their opportunities so long as the river remains free from ice and the weather mild...