Word: attempts
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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There is published on another page a brief summary of the achievements of a number of the men who have been spoken of as successors to President Eliot. No attempt has been made to compile a complete list of the candidates but the CRIMSON feels responsible for presenting to its readers the facts of interest concerning those men who have evoked the greatest amount of discussion in this connection among graduates and others interested in the selection. The conservatism which should characterize this column prevents the writer from commenting on these men here and indicating personal views and preferences...
...that actively engage in the various sports and reap the benefit of vigorous athletic exercise in competition within the University. This does not imply any diminution of effort in striving to compete successfully with your neighbor in the big contests of the year; it does imply, however, an attempt to make athletics more a regular part of the daily occupation of a student by providing athletic exercise within the limits of his skill and strength. This is the kind of exercise he enjoys and which perhaps can be most beneficial...
...recent number of the University Gazette contained an announcement of a change in the requirements for admission to the Freshman class. An attempt seems to have been made to simplify these requirements, though without changing the amount or quality of work necessary by reducing the number of specific requirements. Candidates for the degree of A.B. are no longer required to take a certain number of advanced studies, though they are advised to do so, and the list of studies available has been increased by the addition of Botany, Drawing and Civil Government, all of which are now commonly taught...
...wise move for the Musical Clubs not to attempt a trip this year during the Christmas vacation. Last winter, after a long and strenuous campaign, permission was secured to make a trip into the Middle West at Christmas time, but it was fairly well understood at the time that the granting of the privilege should by no means be considered a precedent for future organizations. The trip last year was a success in every way. Musically, the clubs were considerably above the average and the trip afforded a good opportunity for the graduates and others interested in Harvard...
Under the new system, a broader topic will be chosen than was possible before, and men may treat it as they see fit. There will be no arbitrary allotment of affirmative and negative, no attempt at concerted action. This will leave greater room for individual effort, and no previous schooling in debating will be necessary. Definitions, statistics, and citations will be less in evidence, while general intelligence and persuasive power will be of greater value than the ability to amass facts and draw fine distinctions...