Word: burdened
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...there is a kernel of truth in this criticism, even though we approve of the rules. The whole tendency of college legislation, of late, has been to increase the burden of the student without releasing him from the petty annoyances that so often sour him. It is time to do away with a few of them. Two courses would have twice the value of four as a minimum for the senior. If the student is to be interested in his reading he must have time to be so. He cannot be while his life is one tedious examination after another...
...that it might lead to a hearty dislike and open hostility for the non-academic life of the college. Activities might become work under such a regime. But it would seem, nevertheless, that this requirement should rest lightly upon the shoulders of every desirable student, and appear as a burden only to those undergraduates whose presence is of doubtful value under any circumstances...
...been let out of the grim ghettos to fight the battle of conscience and convenience in this strange world in which he had been placed by the turning fortunes of his history. As yet no adequate solution has been found. Some, weary with the long struggle, throw the burden of inheritance overboard, and thus emancipated, freed, and untrammeled, set out to claim their share of the world's goods, in which they are quite often very successful. But instead of being welcomed by the world, they are not infrequently regarded as invaders and intruders. Others, quite willing to resist...
...world. Then love comes to her, and, in giving all herself, she finds that to her have been given the keys which open up the doors of life. Bravely she walks, through them, bravely faces the world that would condemn her, and bravely with full heart takes up the burden which, though it weigh her down, yet makes her stand the straighter...
...Democracy, but that we are really a limited monarchy. This statement is, perhaps, an exaggeration, but it is indicative of the trend of the times. Our national growth in industry, population, and size is fast breaking down the skeleton of legislative government. It seems inevitable that this increasing burden of management will eventually outgrow our present legislative system. Accordingly two alternatives remain; resting responsibility with the Executive or inventing a new method of representation through legislation. At present the former is rapidly gaining recognition, and no overtures of any consequence have been made for the latter. People have come...