Word: cannot
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...improper character will certainly not be injured in his morals by reading it; and those who call for these books, as most students do, because they really want them are often put to some trouble and expense to obtain the books elsewhere than at the Library. We cannot conceive how any sensible person could object to a student's using some of the books that are now "caged" in the Library. When such books as the much-quoted "Decameron" and Swinburne's beautiful poems are withdrawn from circulation, it is time to protest...
...which our most ambitious students are liable. The present absurd manner of marking discourages many students from doing hard work; but to those who are dependent on scholarships, and are conscientious enough to elect difficult courses, it offers strong temptation. To such students the lesson of this new calamity cannot be too strongly emphasized...
...ideals of many students; but the fault is as much that of the Faculty as that of the students. It is to be regretted that the present condition of the University will not permit the abolition of all systems of definite marks. But though such a reform cannot be accomplished for many years to come, the Faculty might give some relief, or at least boldly face the evil. It is well known throughout the college that the two deaths of last year were the result of reckless overwork; and it is difficult to reconcile with this fact the statement...
...paper with as much work on it as is generally to be found in any two hour paper. Although it is quite a difficult thing for him to judge exactly how long his paper shall be, yet he should bear in mind that there are many students who cannot write one half as rapidly as others, and who, also, lacking conciseness in expressing themselves, are unable to write the whole paper in an hour, though they may have a perfect knowledge of the subject. Then, too, in hurrying through a paper with all his might, one feels that he cannot...
...will take advantage of the instruction which the College now offers, and try to do his part towards making the experiment a success. On second thoughts, we will add the further qualification of a slight ear for music. There are some unfortunates who are eager enough to learn, but cannot distinguish "Yankee Doodle" from "Fair Harvard." For the sake of others let such stay away...