Word: bettering
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Again, there are certain subjects which might be argued in the CRIMSON 'till the crack of doom,--with no results. Some of our correspondents might far better appeal to the police, to the Watch and Ward Society, or to the Mothers' League. We ask that the problems discussed concern institutions of the University, and not general conditions which even the state legislature cannot remedy...
...been defeated by the B.A.A. seven, is one of the strongest amateur aggregations ever seen in this country and with Baker, undoubtedly the greatest player in America, it should be able to win from the University tonight. However, the Harvard team is in excellent condition and is playing better hockey than ever before this season. Furthermore it is extremely doubtful if the St. Nicholas defense is superior to Captain Claflin, Morgan, and Wylde and defensive play will count heavily in tonight's contest...
...grades in previous economics courses. As this course is primarily for graduates and undergraduates, this seems like an unwise restriction. One of the most valuable courses in College to a man who is going into business should not be closed to him because he did not make "B" or better in Economics...
Captain Denegre, of the Yale crew was also against the shortening of the race. He made the following statement: "In regard to the four-mile race I am in favor of it because I consider it a better test of skill in rowing and coaching, and as a better test of endurance and general ship. In the consideration of this question I think we should place some value in past tradition and in the fact that four miles has been the established distance. The three-mile race is an untried thing. My opinion is that it would develop into more...
...magazine mangler and blood brother of the noisy card player. Society, in college and out, tolerates such men because they apparently get some innocent happiness out of such a performance, but it wishes, nevertheless, that energy thus employed were expended at a more discreet time or in a better cause...