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Dates: during 1950-1959
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"No," says Henry. "I went and had breakfast. I had taken all the jelly."

Author: By Julius Novick, | Title: A Blow for Freedom | 10/16/1959 | See Source »

If Henry had liked coffee for breakfast, there would have been no agon. If not for his fateful passion for fruit juice, Harkness Commons would never have been darkened by the dragon-wing of history. Henry's greatness was thrust upon him. All he wished to do was to exchange...

Author: By Julius Novick, | Title: A Blow for Freedom | 10/16/1959 | See Source »

"I decided,"he recounted modestly, days after the event, "that after all they may as well lose a little money," and he advanced with measured stride to the jam table.

Author: By Julius Novick, | Title: A Blow for Freedom | 10/16/1959 | See Source »

That day, a group of Henry's compeers gather triumphantly at the scene of his victory. It was a great occasion. One man had stood up alone before the forces of Authority, and had escaped not only unchastened, but with vast quantities of jelly at his complete disposal. They voted...

Author: By Julius Novick, | Title: A Blow for Freedom | 10/16/1959 | See Source »

As well as "diamonds-in-the-rough," the Dean has looked for students with exceptional "character" qualities. In the booklet sent to all applicants, the Admissions Office writes that "the obsessive grade-grubber, the person who is afraid of life, and the arrogant or precious intellectual are not likely to...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bender Reviews Admissions Policy | 10/16/1959 | See Source »

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