Word: write
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Another plan, seemingly rash, is often used, and by its very daring is frequently successful. Writing paper, such as is used in the examinations, is procured, and two or three sheets are closely covered with formulae or whatever else is likely to prove useful. When the time comes for the "cribber" to enter the examination room he places the sheets under his tightly-but-toned coat, walks boldly into the lions' den, seats himself at his table, and hastens to write a page or two of something or other. Just what it is doesn't matter. The main object...
...elective, has been of a constantly higher grade, and the increasing interest of the students in this work is strong evidence that the instruction has been successful. While we are by no means certain that at to prescribe class themes is the best way to teach men to write, we believe that the present instructors are getting the best result possible out of such a scheme. A comparison of the work done to-day, and the care shown in its criticism, with that of five or ten years ago will go far to justify our statement. Under the circumstances...
...opportunity. So much for the points on which, even yet, improvement can be made. As for batting and fielding, the nine must do its best,- than that no more can be asked. It is only because we think that the freshmen have some chance for the championship that we write these words. Whether or not the championship is to be lost by paying no heed to them is yet to be seen...
...ROUNDY, Sec'y.TO SENIORS.- A personal interview is earnestly desired with those seniors who can be persuaded to write words for the Class Song. Attention is again called to the form of verse preferred, namely, that in the eight syllable iambic, or "Song" metre, with alternate rhymes, and four or eight-line stanzas...
...life broken by some pleasant oasis with its shady groves and fair flowers, with its restful hospitality, we are entranced; for a time we think ourselves in a different world, where, indeed, we really are; and, when we push on again into the desert, we first think and then write of our past pleasures. Wellesley, Lasell, and Boston University, nay, even the Annex, have given refreshment to many a Harvard traveller, and doubtless will refresh many more to come; but not of them but of still another oasis would I write, of one that is just as refreshing, just...