Word: attempting
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...room invaded by a crowd of twenty students, among whom were the sons of some of the mill-owners and was subjected to an abusive inquisition regarding his personal opinions and conduct, after which certain of his papers were destroyed. We deplore the fact that Harvard men should attempt to control a fellow student's lawful thought and action through intimidation...
This year the Yard has been frequently troubled by "rah! rah!" riots. Rhinehart nights with their accompaniment of broken windows and smashed furniture, have been very much in favor. On one occasion, according to reports, the members of a "rough-house" went so far as to attempt hazing Freshmen...
Although Manager Leonard will make no attempt to secure the meet, it is understood that the other colleges strongly favor the Stadium...
...doubt the advisability of an attempt to combine these two, for the reason, which the "Illustrated" seems to have overlooked, that a gymnasium is not suitable as a memorial. No matter, how elaborate or how modern it may be, no matter what care is spent on planning and construction, any such building will eventually become antiquated and useless--even as Hemenway is today, although when the latter was completed in 1879 it was revolutionary in its magnificence. In the "Harvard Herald" of October 2, 1883, we read "It can fairly be said that the new Harvard Gymnasium has been...
...College is discouraged from competing. If he is persistent and has many embarrassing interviews with the manager, and obtains a signed statement from the coach as to his ability, the Athletic Association may supply him with a uniform. It is useless for a man of mediocre ability to attempt borrowing an outfit from the management. In order to get many men of average ability to exercise we must give them some encouragement. The first way is to supply them with adequate equipment...