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...expected. The report would have profited by making itself a closer parallel to the pronouncement from Harvard, which is the best considered statement on the subject that has appeared. In contrast with it, the report to the University Professors has the effect of avoiding the most difficult kinds of cases and laying down platitudes for principles. In general, it takes the ground that doubts should be resolved in favor of the teacher, who, however, when he violates the letter or the spirit of the law, should be suspended or dismissed without waiting for the officers of the Government...
...former years the duties of the Freshman officers were never very difficult: a smoker, a Red Book, and the choosing of a few committees. But this year these four men have the huge task of bringing their class to its senses and making it realize that mere numbers do not justify the ricidulous conceit which is now 1921's dominant characteristic. Last year, and even more so in previous years, the Freshman knew his place and kept in it. There was no hazing,--it was unnecessary,--but the Freshman respected the upperclassman and treated him with consideration. In those days...
...skeptical as to our ability to produce a suitable motor; our Liberty Motor answered their doubts. We proved to them that we could produce in sufficient quantities not only motors, but whole machines. Finally we convinced them that we could make the requisite number and quality of propellors,--a difficult problem. One can not help but express considerable satisfaction at the task we have accomplished under the skilled guidance of our allies...
...that we are willfully careless. We all feel subconsciously that college work does not count so much now. It is a natural feeling, but it is none the less fallacious. Study is difficult, but it is more important than it has been for years. And so we demand from you, Mr. Undergraduate, whether you are hoping to be in service soon or not, that you do your utmost. Those who are on probation may have arrived there through excusable sins, but they deserve to be treated with gloves no longer. They are a disgrace to a Harvard attempting to give...
Military drill at the University must not be subordinated to athletics. Sports must serve their proper purpose of recreation from drill which with a more difficult military schedule this spring, they bid fair to do. Any ruling which militates against strict attendance at drills will tend to weaken the R. O. T. C. and the University Ensign School. We welcome Dean Briggs' insistence on the service requirement for eligibility and feel that our teams so constituted will be worthy of representing us against Yale and Princeton...