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...conspicuous effect of the war upon education in America, so far as can thus far be discerned, is the impetus given to the teaching and study of the sciences. The old-line colleges are away below their normal strength in students, but the technical institutions are filled to the brim and most of them are now wondering what they will do with the new influx which seems certain to come next autumn. The war has developed technical industries to an unprecedented extent in this country, and the call for trained men is far greater than it ever was before...
...regulation hat cord will be neatly sewed on close to the brim of the campaign hat, with the tassels to the front...
...regulation hat cord will be neatly sewed on close to the brim of the campaign hat, with the tassels to the front...
...Dormitory system. The system has brought about a greater spirit of democracy among Harvard men than existed before it was established, and a valuable chance to form friendships. This is one of the things that makes college worth having; and if it is worth having, fill it to the brim and quaff...
...sure, we have no courses labelled "To-day's News 6a hf," nor even "Current Events 32b hf." But this fact should not mislead. Not only in Sociology and Economics but in practically all departments are courses which the teacher makes fairly brim over with the spirit of true "modernity" and human interest. And, after all, Paleontology and Sanscrit with this spirit are less "past" than "Aeroplaning Q" without...