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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...more venerable name sake. The most noticeable of these is that, during the fall at least, the history of Cambridge, like that of England, is one of continual invasion. Already this year the Vagabond has seen successive onslaughts by cadets, Indians, Quakers and other forces, and here another weekend is at hand and with it he discovers that his favorite haunts have been invaded by an army of purple-clad Crusaders. And so, not feeling up to playing the part of a Saracen even for the protection of his lares and penates, he has fled for the duration...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Student Vagabond | 11/17/1928 | See Source »

This dance, managed by a committee of undergraduates, is open to undergraduates and graduates alike of both Harvard and Yale. It is expected that this year, as in the past, a large number of Harvard men will join with Yale in making the weekend a social as well as an athletic success...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HARVARD-YALE DANCE TO BE HELD AT NEW HAVEN CLUB | 11/13/1928 | See Source »

Students of Naval Science in the University again this year will have the privilege of participating in the weekend cruises which in the past have supplied entertainment and instruction to the Naval Reserves of several Eastern colleges. The cruises, made weekly in a Navy ship of the Eagle type, enable students to put to practical use some of the knowledge gained in the classroom, and participants are allowed to take the longer trip made each year in June...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NAVAL RESERVES BOOKED AGAIN FOR SEA CRUISES | 9/29/1928 | See Source »

...receive, and advisers may advise, and Deans may be their own helpful, admonishing selves, but for the Freshman College dies not really begin until the football candidates are called out. This afternoon Coach Casey will meet his Freshman gridiron host at the Soldiers Field Looker Building. Over a hectic weekend Harvard has been giving the Freshmen plenty: now there is an opportunity for the Freshmen to give something to Harvard...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FRESHMAN FOOTBALL | 9/24/1928 | See Source »

...John Coolidge, after spending a weekend at Madison, Wis., as guest of President Glenn Frank of the University of Wisconsin, was asked how he passes the time at Cedar Island Lodge. Said he: "Eat breakfast. Take a little walk. Read. Eat lunch. Walk. Read. Eat dinner. Walk. Read...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Further Exploits | 9/3/1928 | See Source »

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