Word: complain
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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WHEN the Crew are on the river they complain of the lack of interest in the College at large, and wish that more men would go to see them row. The opportunity to watch the Crew on the river is not very good, as the Crew is out of sight most of the time; but in the Gymnasium they would be closely watched if the opportunity were given. Of course it would not do to let the College at large into the rowing-room, as it would at least distract the attention of the men, but the windows...
...present, the 'Varsity row every day, rain or shine, and the Nine practise daily in the Gymnasium, and yet not a man takes enough interest to watch and give them an encouraging word. Last year after the race, members of the 'Varsity were heard to complain of this very treatment. Harvard will have to work very hard for success next year, and we hope that every man will consider it his duty, whenever it is possible, to encourage our men while practising by his presence...
...great petition of the Juniors is granted. Seniors were heard to complain of their fate, that they were one year too soon...
...renewing would be very slight. Those who use city libraries like the Boston Athenaeum, often live at so great a distance, that it would be quite inconvenient to renew a book in this way; but here the distances are so short that no one would have a right to complain. Besides, it would be peculiarly easy to introduce this change here, for most of the men who are reading with a view to writing, and so might want a book for a considerable time, do their work in the library and not in their rooms...
...order of the Final Examinations was posted on the 1st of April; hence no one can complain that sufficient notice has not been given of them this year. Beyond what satisfaction there is in knowing exactly when one is to be tortured, we cannot, however, see how this early announcement will make preparation materially easier. It is useless to attempt to take time needed for term work or for recreation in order to prepare for examinations to come in two months, or even in one month. Under our system, work for examinations can hardly be begun more than two weeks...