Word: broadness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...that the students ought to be thinking about the controversies of the day, and has recognized the desirability of allowing persons who in good faith bring a message to be invited by the student organizations, and of allowing the use of unoccupied College rooms for this purpose. Under this broad policy we have had many propagandists: advocates of the initiative and referendum (W. S. U'Ren. December 2, 1912, in Emerson D), the Progressive Party (Governor R. P. Bass, February 26, 1912, in the New Lecture Hall), and to mention only some of those disclosed by the CRIMSON files...
This year Professor Wendell had dropped many of his courses preparatory to the step he has now taken. For that reason his loss is the less sudden. It is none the less unfortunate. Those of us who have encountered the personality of this broad and keen man realize what future generations of Harvard men are missing in his departure. Those who have not been fortunate to study under him still know the sympathy and the humanity of his interpretation of literature. Under his guidance students have learned to regard the masterpieces of literature with as much interest and intimacy...
...seems fair to suggest to these people that the true strength of the University's position lies in its capacity for broad-mindedness. Lecturers on the war, frankly partisan in their stand, have presented their views; those urging preparedness as well as supporters of pacifism; all have been given their chance with the idea that conflicting opinions, which vitally interest the world at large by making men think, should have the same appeal in the small world of Harvard. A man should never be condemned for possessing ideas that may differ from the set standard. Mr. Sunday would be heard...
...promises some very close races, as Pennsylvania has its usual strong teams this year. The events that will make up this meet are the 40-yard dash, 45-yard hurdles, 390-yard relay, 780-yard run, mile run, high jump, shot put and probably the pole vault and broad jump...
Weekly competitions in the high jump, broad jump, shot put and pole vault will be held as usual. The men who have the highest averages in these events will be awarded prizes at the end of the season...