Word: actions
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...idea of such a contingency, for we feel that colleges are of vital importance to a country, especially in time of war. Here are developed many of those who will become national leaders, as well as military officers. But as Professor Johnston points out, the present time demands drastic action. If the Government needs men nineteen years of age, the colleges must make an additional sacrifice...
...members of a league to enforce peace. How can we enforce peace or bring about a lasting freedom for those countries if we do not have an adequate army? If we should adopt the Swiss system we would have a large citizen army which could be called into action at any moment...
...wore the crimson on Soldier. Field, at least as far back as any of us can remember. Now before he bucks the Hindenburg line, he has decided to practice on the Navy Yard. That the upperclassmen will be in the Stadium goes without saying; they have seen Mahan in action before and know what a treat is in store for them. The Sophomore and Freshmen should not be absent; Mahan has become a tradition and is as necessary for a good education as English...
...with those of Tech. will have to re-establish a school of applied science under the direct administration of its overseers and probably in buildings located in the group at Harvard Square. However, the University authorities have not yet given out any definite statement as to what course of action will be followed in this matter. In the disposition of the fund through the operation of this agreement with Tech., the University has not violated the terms of the will to open itself to forfeiture of its benefits in any manner...
...fund to the use of M. I. T., the University acted on the ground that while Technology is not a part of the University to the extent that the other departments are, it is virtually the Harvard School of Applied Science carried on at Tech. Another reason for this action is the fact that the equipment of the University is not adequate for the best kind of a scientific school, and especially one which would be set up in the vicinity of another already successfully established on the same lines. The purpose of the University has been to carry...