Word: doings
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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The development of the elective system at Harvard is one of the chief glories of the University, but it has brought some evils in its train which are fast ceasing to be of minor importance. The chief of these is experienced every fall whom the undergraduates attempt to choose their...
The courses have been arranged in groups with the utmost care, and the only wonder is that the difficulty is not greater. But still many parallel courses in different departments conflict. For example, Philosophy One and Economics Two, two natural companion courses, interfere, as do also Government One, Fine Arts...
There would probably be more satisfaction given if these evening hours were reserved for the small, advanced courses as far as possible without conflicting. This would relieve the pressure on the morning and afternoon hours and the big lecture courses could be better divided. There are some minor advantages to...
It is a question between two evils, between the present conditions and a slight curtailment of evening enjoyments. But for what purpose do we come to college? Earnest students will be glad to take courses in the evening if they can get them in no other way. Those who are...
The decision is given, however, and there is nothing for the musical clubs to do but to make the best of a bad case. It is sincerely hoped that, although deprived of the greatest incentive to continue their practice, which at the best grows monotonous and wearisome, they will not...