Word: act
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...devoted to the higher interest of the nation and eager to play an honorable part in the great experiment of democratic government upon this continent that it appears more than probable that, with sufficient energy and able leadership, the legislature of Massachusetts will be prevailed upon to act favorably on a petition of this character from the many schools and colleges of the state, and by so acting, place once again the name of Massachusetts high upon the honor-roll of those whose loyalty and larger vision has made the Union great. BRENT DOW ALLINSON '17 President, International Polity Club...
Whether we wish to vote for the President on November 7 or for ex-Justice Hughes is a problem for our private judgment; we shall act according to our lights and not, we hope, according to our traditional or unexamined predilections. But whatever be our political opinions, there is one point on which as thinking and loyal citizens we can enthusiastically unite. It is in an attempt to secure the privilege for ourselves and future generations of college students of voting in presidential elections, without regard to the invidious question of whether or not we are entirely self-supporting...
...races will begin at the lower end of the stretch unless a strong head wind makes it advisable to row downstream. P. S. Howe, Jr., '17, will act as referee. All members of the University may compete in the races, the only requirements being that participants must have attained a satisfactory grade in their strength tests...
...This reflection may invite more appreciation in England, where tradition and time-honored custom have established a political and social inertia reasonably impervious to radical pressure, than in America, whose institutions are not similarly encrusted. However, herein lies a possible indication of our own proneness to talk and act nonsensically. College men especially are wont to search out the humorous elements in a serious situation, and their enjoyment in raillery is noticeably persistent. Harsh critics condemn this apparent distaste for fundamentals, and disparage the merits of an unregulated disregard of inward responsibility. If this sort of liberty is good...
...Cornell Club of New England, which will act as the host of the Cornell team in Boston next week, has arranged for a Cornell smoker at the Copley-Plaza tomorrow night. Invitations have been issued to all Cornell alumni clubs in New England. The smoker will be mainly an athletic rally, and the speakers will be prominent athletes and athletic officials. Among the speakers will be: E. J. Savage, of New Haven, a prominent Cornell crew man; Coach Dr. "Al" Sharpe, of the football team; assistant coaches Roy Van Orwan and Dan Reed; Arthur J. Baldwin, of New York City...