Word: directing
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...John R. Mott of New York. Mr. Mott graduated from Cornell in 1890. He was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa there, and intended to spend some time in studying abroad, after his graduation. He felt called upon, however, to work among students, and as a direct result of his influence, and his executive ability there has been a great increase in religious activity at over four hundred universities and colleges in this country. He has also carried on extensive work in Europe and in the missionary fields...
...advantages of this system are many. Camp pride with its spirit of direct rivalry brings about more spirited debate and more nearly adequate preparation; and besides this, the system gives a social side to debating that does much to make it more attractive...
...criterion, 1904 bids fair to fall below that record. I wish to bring out the latest bit of evidence. On Saturday, a regular day of practice, out of a squad of over eighty men barely forty candidates put in an appearance on the field. What the cause of such direct violation of all athletic discipline could have been it is hard to understand. Not only the fact that the team lacks material and experience but also the very idea of such an unsportsmanlike proceeding should condemn it. Although necessary absence is excusable and a preference for other branches of athletics...
...Board of Trustees at Princeton has been enlarged to include five members elected by the alumni from their own number. This is the first direct representation the alumni have had in the conduct of the affairs of the university...
...editorial is a direct attack on the policy of the Republican party at the present time. The actions and sayings of prominent Republicans are criticized as being in direct defiance of all accepted principles of our government. One point constantly dwelt upon is the change of policy by the Republican party during the last year or two. Inconsistencies are exposed and fallacies rebuked. The methods by which the American people can rid themselves of the supposed obligations imposed by the military possession of Cuba and the Philippines, is touched upon...